Is it possible to die from a broken heart? I think i'm dying from one...?


Question:
I broke up w/ my bf a month ago. Its still incredibly painful for us both. It feels like a part of me, my heart, or my soul is missing. Last night, when I thot I was getting over it cuz I hadn’t cried in a while, all of a sudden the memories flooded back so intensely vivid that I started sobbing uncontrollably. the harder I cried, the more my heart ached. Literally, my heart felt like a pressure around it, like a squeezing sensation. I wanted to die, the combination of the physical pain in my heart and the emotional pain from the memories was almost unbearable. My heartbeat slowed, which is weird cuz I thot that ur heart picks up when u cry. My head felt foggy and my hearing dulled for a minute. I forced myself to think of something else till I could calm down, and my heart was sore, but felt less pressurized.

can u die of heartbreak? And what can I do to get over him? Please don’t say “get bak 2gether with him”, cuz that’s impossible, this was best4both of us. plz plz help! thx.

Answers:
No. You can't die from heartbreak. However, I've felt the pain you describe and years later I'm still here and pretty happy too. The only "cure" for this feeling is: TIME. Take time to immerse yourself in your interests, your hobbies, your friends, your job, school...anything as long as you're not sitting around being sad. The more that you have going on, the less your thoughts will linger on what once was. Although it's hard to swallow, if you are still talking to him: STOP. Even if it's only for a few months. If you continue to remain in contact with him, the pain will only worsen from the complication of the relationship. Just try to relax and take solace in knowing that millions of people have survived this same situation and, believe it or not, they all go on to love again. Good luck! :)
yeah! die die die!

or simply move on!
Happens all the time. Why do you think a couple married 50 years they both die within a short period of time?
The feeling of pressure around your heart is more than likely because you were hyperventalating. But no, unless you commit suicide, you probably will not die from it, even though you feel like dying will releive the pain.
It will only get better with time, it's normal to hurt after a breakup, you were in love. I don't think you can physically die from a heartache, it's just emotionally exhausting. Basically, give yourself more time and focus on the fact that if it was meant to be you'd still be together.
I guess you could die from stress, but sadness is the ultimate aphrodisiac to help you get over something. I've felt true sadness as well. I've also almost died one time when I was working out at the gym and two times because of drugs. It does have a similar feeling, but when your sad, I think its just that a part of you may want to die, but hopefully you get over that, and it feels good to do that, but the pain in your chest, part of it is mental in my opinion, the "broken heart" and you feel your chest too much and that makes it sore, and also crying may strain your chest and make your heart feel uncomfortable, or your lungs may feel different. I hope you feel better. Listen to a good song, but not a sad one. maybe Oasis - "Don't Look Back in Anger"
It sounds awfully cliche, but only time will make it better.
It sounds like you were about to faint or have a panic attack. Maybe you did for a second.
Crying is good. Memories are good. Don't hold yourself back for grieving for the good memories but be careful to not dwell on them too much.
I think you can die only if you want to and only if you've resigned yourself to that fate. There's nothing wrong with feel like a part of you tore away, But you can repair that part as you grieve and repair yourself as you start to remember how to function again
It's all in ya mind ya crazy broad.
Try and keep busy... too busy, so busy you don't have time to think about your bf. Throw yourself into a new hobby or class. Exercise. That is supposed to perk you up emotionally.

Try to stay away from things that bring you down, like sad music, or sad movies. Good luck.
I am not sure how old you are but from your email you sound fairly young and inexperienced. If you are really feeling bad it could be depression. If you don't know what to do get some help. It might help you view things differently. Go to a doctor.

From experience time heals all wounds but easier said than done right now for you. Good luck!
No, you will not die and you should let yourself die also.
Be brave. I can understand what you must be going through but trust me hon. Life is too long and you will surely overcome this situation. just give it some time.
I think you should try meeting new people and try going out and doing things that you enjoy. Don't let your mind think about the past because past always hurts, I know.
Instead look ahead and see the things life has to offer. There are lot more miseries in the world than a broken heart. You are not the only one suffering and when you look at others you will realize how small your suffering is. So, go ahead and make a new beginning in life.
Live everyday like there is no tomorrow and come out of this depression honey.
Take care!
No, it only feels like it. Good luck, we've all been there!
ok sweetie, you need to get around friends and family first, let them know whats going on, and when you have the nerve, soon though, you need to box away everything he ever gave you, pictures, even jewelry, everything!, and put it at your parents' house, then watch comedies on t.v. with your "girls" and believe it or not, laughter does cure the heart. Soon you will forget and forgive, and move on with your life. You do not need a man in your life every single minute to be happy. Make it on your own and when another man comes in your life you will be all that more ready. Good luck!
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