Welcome to my blog where you might learn something new, be inspired, or be entertained. Tomorrow is Feb. 14, and we all know that is Valentine’s Day. The heart is its symbol because there is the long-standing relationship of the heart with emotions, including love.
But do you know about the “Broken Heart Syndrome”? There are phrases that speak to this syndrome: you broke my heart, my heart is broken, or the shattering of a heart when being broken is the loudest quiet ever. The “Broken Heart Syndrome” occurs when a shocking experience suddenly occurs. It may be extremely good news such as winning a lot of money, or bad news of a death, financial loss, or a diagnosis.
The heart balloons out into an apical form due to the left ventricle filling with blood. The rest of the heart functions normally. The event feels like a heart attack, rarely fatal, and it occurs in women more than men over the age of 50.
In 1990, this syndrome was first diagnosed in Japan. The medical field is still doing studies to understand this phenomenon. When one says, I love you so much I think my heart will burst, realize it truly can make your heart swell.
Debbie Reynolds passed away one day after her daughter, Carrie Fischer died. Johnny Cash died a few months after his wife did, and former British Prime Minister James Callaghan died of heart and kidney failure in March 2005, just 11 days after his wife Audrey passed away.
The purpose of this information is not to bring sadness, but two things can be learned: both negative and positive stressful events can have strong influences on our bodies, especially the heart. Secondly, the strength of one’s love for another is powerful and beautiful. Such love has a positive influence on everyone around a couple deeply in love.
My wish is for you to celebrate the meaning of Valentine’s Day every day. Let those around you know how much you love them, from your heart send out love to everyone, and let your heart be open to receive love from others.
KAREN INGALLS, AUTHOR, BLOGGER & SURVIVOR 
Definitely an amazing blog 🙂
LikeLike
Thank you for your comment. There is more to this phenomenon I will share in future blogs.
LikeLike
I enjoyed this post, Karen, and very glad that connected emotions to physical reactions. I strongly believe in this. Happy Valentines Day!
LikeLike
I believe that there is so much more yet to be discovered about the human body. I am fascinated by it. Happy Valentine’s Day to you also.
LikeLike
Thank you for sharing this informative post, Karen! Happy Valentine’s Day!
LikeLike
You are welcome, Miriam. I am sending you lots of love on this special day.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much, Karen!
LikeLike
One of my daughters suffered from broken heart syndrome about ten years ago. Thanks for sharing, Karen…I’m sharing too! Wishing everyone a healthy, happy heart and a blessed and beautiful Valentine’s Day! 💞
LikeLike
Bette, I hope your daughter is doing well now. Thank you for sharing about her…and this blog. There is more to this syndrome that I will share in a future blog. I wish you a day filled with lots of love.
LikeLike
Excellent post, Karen. I have always believed in a physical connection to emotions. I enjoyed this exploration of a broken heart.
LikeLike
Thank you, John. Our bodies are fascinating and we have so much to learn about them. Wishing you a Valentine’s Day full of love.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Karen. Wishing you a day filled with love as well. ❤️
LikeLike
A most informative post, Karen. I do believe that every emotion we have affects every part of our body and this study confirms that. Thank you so much for sharing!
LikeLike
We are not robots. Every emotion, every breath, every thought affects our bodies and souls. Happy Valentine’s Day to you.
LikeLike
Excellent information and graphic, Karen. The pain can be so profound at the death of a loved one that it only makes sense that the physical heart suffers as well. 💗
LikeLike
When I learned about this phenomenon, I was quite fascinated by it. There is more to the broken heart syndrome which I will share in a future blog. Happy Valentine’s Day, Gwen.
LikeLike