I don't listen to Fresh Air quite as much as I used to these days, but the title of this recent episode really grabbed my attention, and so I took some time to listen to it today while I was taking care of some chores. And there were multiple a couple of times where I had to stop what I was doing and rewind just to relisten to a couple of parts that I thought were so fascinating about the the the science of heartbreak. Heartbreak can impact our physical health
Darrisha Daniel
@Dee94 · 1:26
Hello. Hello. I think this is so fascinating. I never I listen to NPR. I never heard of this little segment. I think that is really important to acknowledge that the mind body connection connection is very strong. First of all, your point about their point about the HIV or AIDS patients who reacted or didn't heal but who healed quickly or with more social support. I think that's a very what do you call that substantial scientific fact?
Jared Bogda
@JCB07 · 2:20
Some people get over it, but still have some type of lingering emotion. And I think in this world, depending on how we live our lives and how we interact with people, it's still hard to separate yourself from heartbreak. That person may still be in your life. You may have a kid with them. You may have a house with them that you still haven't sold. You might have a pet with them
My appetite changed, my sleep habits changed, and my anxiety started to rule over me and I was not feeling normal at all. And once I started distancing myself and started feeling lonely, it used to be like a routine of too much crying for no reason. And all this came to an end with the help of my friends during the period of lockdown. They all were so connected with me and that helped me get over it
Ophelia Johnson
@LadyO · 2:29
And then work through that, sit in that moment, whatever it is, and go through the process. So, yeah, it's a really powerful thing, trying to understand what it is that hurt us so bad about whatever it is that happened, like I said. But, yeah, I'm definitely going to listen to this because I would love to have it's different perspective or at least maybe add on to my own understanding of what heartbreak really means. So thank you very much
Bowie Rowan
@bowie · 1:11
And it is kind of a common denominator. And I think it's something that I try to remember, especially when I find myself in conflict or feeling misunderstood or like a misunderstanding someone else that all of us experience pain and deepdown and really want connection and to feel seen and understood. And this conversation has been such a reminder to me of that. So thank you so much for sharing with me