Do I Have Broken Heart Syndrome| 10 Simple Quiz Questions To Ask Yourself

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as heart conditions, is a form of stress-induced cardiomyopathy. The heart muscle becomes weakened and enlarged. It’s common among women and can result from extreme emotional stress, such as the death of a loved one or a breakup. The good news is that this condition usually only lasts about six months, so if you’re experiencing these symptoms, it may just be temporary! Here are ten simple questions to ask yourself to determine whether you might have broken heart syndrome or if it’s something else altogether.

1) Am I experiencing physical symptoms?

The physical symptoms of a broken heart can range from mild discomfort to a full-blown medical crisis. Among these are shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue, and pain in other parts of your body that don’t seem connected.

Reach your physician immediately if you recognize any of the above and other symptoms that then influence you. They will most likely order tests to rule out other causes. If there’s no good reason for your symptoms, you may suffer from broken heart syndrome. 

2) Did my relationship end very recently?

Would you really have feelings for your ex? If so, there’s a good chance you have broken heart syndrome. In extreme cases, a person may suffer symptoms of depression and anxiety along with panic attacks. If any of these are happening, it might be time to talk to someone. It’s also important to know that even if you don’t experience severe symptoms, those who go through a breakup can often feel sad or lonely for some time afterward.

This is normal and temporary; it will pass! You can speed up recovery by staying busy with work or friends, exercising regularly, eating well (avoiding alcohol), getting enough sleep (7-8 hours per night), keeping stress levels low (meditation is great for this), and not dwelling on what happened between you and your ex.

3) Have I had my feelings hurt in other past relationships?

It is sometimes impossible to discern whether you’re hurting someone’s emotions out of paranoia or if anything is mistaken in a new relationship. Check with your past relationships: If you’ve had your feelings hurt a lot in other relationships, Exercise caution and exercise extreme caution in current ones.

If someone does try and hurt your feelings, at least you will know that it isn’t out of nowhere. You might also have an easier time trusting people who don’t seem interested in hurting you. While trust issues are not ideal, being aware could help you avoid future heartache.

4) Did my breakup happen under unusual circumstances?

While there are no concrete guidelines for determining whether you have broken heart syndrome, anecdotal evidence suggests that if your relationship ended under unusual circumstances or if you had a previous stressor in your life before your breakup, you may be at greater risk.

Suppose it’s been less than two weeks since your breakup, and you can pinpoint another cause for why you’re feeling stressed out. Within the case, likelihood are you’re starting to experience perfectly natural emotional pain but instead of heart conditions. But if you feel like something more serious might be going on, consult with your doctor right away.

5) Am I having trouble going through my daily routine since the breakup?

Suppose you’re having trouble with daily tasks like showering or making it through a workday without crying. Inside this case, you may very well be suffering from cardiac disease. An outpouring of stress hormones often causes intense feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and anxiety. More severe symptoms include arrhythmia and other cardiac conditions that can cause life-threatening situations. If you feel these feelings could be related to your breakup, visit your doctor immediately for a checkup.

6) Did the relationship not live up to my expectations, or was it an abusive one from the start?

Relationships come in many shapes and sizes. Some have wonderful beginnings, but we’re blinded by our idealized picture of what love should be or a lack of self-esteem that keeps us from walking away when things don’t go as planned. If you can answer yes to one or more of these questions, it may be time to re-evaluate your current relationship and realize it is right.

7) Is there someone else involved with whom my ex is still seeing or talking to regularly, despite our breakup (this could indicate that they weren’t fully invested in our relationship)?

If you find that your ex is still hanging out with friends or family members after a breakup, it might be time to ask yourself if they aren’t over you yet. If someone else is involved in their life – perhaps a new lover or potential lover – it could mean they are still not over you. Some people become extremely attached after a relationship and have difficulty moving on.

8) Was this person very important in my life or a major part of my support system before we broke up?

Yes, definitely. Before we broke up, he was a major part of my life, and our relationship (or what there was of it) was a big part of my support system. He knew almost everything about me; I could trust him with anything. Now that he’s gone, it’s like someone turned off a light switch; suddenly, there is no comfort or support in my life.

9) Did we frequently fight before breaking up?

People who have experienced a broken heart syndrome before—they’ve had at least one previous relationship end badly—are more likely to experience it again. Those who end a relationship because they don’t feel like they’re getting enough attention, love, or appreciation from their partner are also more likely to get another case. And as you may have guessed, those with low self-esteem are more susceptible to broken heart syndrome because they struggle when someone is no longer putting them first.

10) Are we from two different cultures, religions, social classes, economic classes, political parties, etc., which made the relationship extra stressful and volatile due to outside factors like family opposition, community backlash, friends interfering or judging us harshly for being together, etc.?

Well, yes and no. The simple fact that you say your heart is broken or injured somehow gives me pause. On the one hand, I want to tell you it sounds like a psychological breakup. Your feelings of love were so strong that they damaged you psychologically and physically (brain chemistry/hormones), making it seem like your heart had been broken.

Conclusion

Broken heart syndrome (BHS) is a serious condition after you suffer from a major loss. If you experience symptoms of BHS, such as chest pain and shortness of breath, get help immediately. Rapid onset may minimize your risk of BHS comorbidities.