Can Your Heart Really Break from Sadness

Broken Heart Syndrome is a real medical condition.

Extreme grief or emotional distress can cause the heart muscle to weaken suddenly, mimicking a heart attack. This condition, called Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, happens when stress hormones surge, causing chest pain and shortness of breath.

While usually temporary, in rare cases, it can be fatal—proving that heartbreak isn’t just emotional, but physical too!