06/12/2025
Have you ever felt like your heart… broke?
Not metaphorically. Literally.
There’s a syndrome that proves it.
Hello, I’m Iliana Dima, Psychologist, and I’d like to talk to you about “broken heart syndrome.”
It’s a temporary heart dysfunction that can occur after intense emotional or physical stress such as the loss of a loved one or the end of an important relationship.
The body releases large amounts of stress hormones, which can affect the heart’s ability to contract effectively.
The symptoms often resemble those of a heart attack: severe chest pain, shortness of breath, a feeling of weakness.
However, unlike a heart attack, there is no blockage of the coronary arteries,
and heart function usually returns to normal within a few weeks.
The most important message is that, just like the soul, the heart also has the ability to heal.
With patience, self-care, and proper medical and psychological support, recovery is the expected outcome.
Love may leave deep marks but it also gives us resilience.