♥ physiology

all of my recent studying on
cardiac physiology led me to the discovery
of the existence of the real-life condition
called takotsubo cardiomyopathy.

"Because this weakening can be triggered by emotional stress,
such as the death of a loved one,
a break-up, or constant rejection,
the condition is also known as broken heart syndrome."

this leads me to wonder whether or not
many of our hearts are impacted gradually
by the hurt we experience over the course of our lives.
obviously stress is linked to heart attack,
among other cardiac conditions...
but maybe 'heartbreak' even leaves permanent marks on our organs,
the impact of love, loss & emotional harm showing up internally
no matter how well we hide it externally.

i used to be an idealist,
but due to experiencing my share of emotional turmoil,
i like to consider myself more of a realist nowadays.
i haven't decided whether or not this is a change for the better or not...
after all, as they say,
ignorance is bliss.
(but is it really?)