We all know that rejection can easily crush one’s soul, but it turns out it can be physically damaging too. Researchers say that being dumped really can break your heart, causing what’s known as “broken heart syndrome.” That’s because overwhelming stress, such as rejection or grief, triggers neurons that mess up the regulation of the organ. It’s actually pretty complicated to explain, so we turn to our newest member of our resident physician staff, for an easy-to-understand breakdown.
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