Researchers discover "broken heart syndrome," which is caused by the death of a loved one.
Most often, we think of heartbreak as a certain sense of sadness and longing when a relationship ends that can only be stifled with pints of Ben & Jerry's and the constant reassurance from close friends that, "You're better off, honey." But new research has shown that heartbreak is a real occurrence, especially after the loss of a loved one. And it can literally kill you.
Try these ten techniques when you feel overwhelmed by grief.
When someone we love dies it can be seem impossible to adjust. Our minds do not truly understand how to accept the idea that someone exists one day and is gone the next, never to return. We can be confused or frustrated by our reactions and not know what is normal. Here are a few ideas to keep in mind to help you to get through it.
Grief can make decision-making difficult, and other things to keep in mind.
When a friend is grieving the loss of a loved one, it's easy to feel helpless. Sometimes we think we're doing the right thing by trying to cheer them up, pointing out the positives or letting them know that they should try to move on. Well-intentioned as we may be, those efforts tend to put pressure on them and leave them feeling invalidated. Here are six ways to help you support your friend in times of need.
We met on September 13, 1996, the day Tupac was murdered.
When you think of Tupac Shakur (or 2Pac Shakur for that matter), you're probably thinking "California Love," "Dear Mama," or another rap song. I mean, he is a rapper after all. But today marks 15 years since the rapper was gunned down in Las Vegas, and all I've got in my head is a song released a decade before he was even born. It's that mushy '60s song "Today I Met the Boy I'm Gonna Marry." Because it was.
How parents can transition the anniversary of 9/11 into a meaningful conversation with their kids.
As parents, we must engage in many unpleasant and difficult situations. It's the tough talks that our children remember. Explaining death is one of those topics. Our kids are exposed to death each day. Listen to the new, or watch cartoons in the morning and you will find yourself astonished by all the violence and references to death. Our children have become somewhat desensitized by death until it happens to a pet, a family member or a national crisis such as what happened ten years ago on September 11.
Tiger Woods' former fling says her fiance "was meant to die because he was too good."
"I believe Andy was meant to die because he was too good ... I'm almost happy it ended the way it did because I've learned so many lessons from him. It would have been tragic if we got into fights and then divorced ... [If he had lived], I would be a fat housewife with three kids in Sands Point, Long Island."
2003 I had a cerebral aneuyrsm that burst& bled into my brain.Chance of survival? Poor.DEATH/CHANGE
Today’s article is different than others I have written, because I want to tell you about a very personal experience that changed me forever. First of all, it’s important that you understand that my field of study, as well as my practice in life, is about helping others change. It is difficult work, and what I have noticed is that most people really don’t change. If they do, they are inspired from an inner source or a fear of losing what they value most. I guess that what makes my story even more meaningful to me is the way it has forever changed my life.
To commemorate Amy Winehouse, tell us which of her love songs moved you.
During her lifetime, the late Amy Winehouse recorded dozens of songs chronicling her tumultous relationships—most notably, that with Blake Fielder-Civil, with whom she went through a rocky divorce in 2009. In addition to being soulful, her songs espouse an honesty so rarely found in pop songs today.
A look back at Amy Winehouse and Blake Fielder-Civil's tumultuous relationship.
Amy Winehouse is gone but not forgotten. Click through this timeline to see happier days shared with her ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil before the downslide that took her life.
Screen legend Elizabeth Taylor dies at 79, leaving behind a legacy of love.
Screen legend Elizabeth Taylor passed away on March 23 at the age of 79. The cause was congestive heart failure—which seems a little crazy to us. Throughout her rich lifetime, Liz's heart never failed her. She leaves behind an unparalleled legacy of love. She might have been known for her many marriages, but her relationships extended beyond that of a spouse. A humanitarian, friend and mother, as well, Taylor taught us time and time again about the lessons we can learn through each love and each relationship.
