{"id":1793,"date":"2021-09-19T03:34:42","date_gmt":"2021-09-19T07:34:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virlan.co\/trends\/?p=1793"},"modified":"2023-03-06T07:51:39","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T12:51:39","slug":"broken-heart-lovesick-scientific-way-to-heal-a-broken-heart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virlan.co\/trends\/health\/broken-heart-lovesick-scientific-way-to-heal-a-broken-heart\/","title":{"rendered":"Broken heart ? Lovesick ? Scientific way to heal a broken heart"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

How to heal a broken heart ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How to Heal a Broken Heart When a Relationship Ends<\/h2>\n\n\n

Dr Zac Turner reveals scientific way to heal a broken heart<\/h6>\n
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Love<\/strong> is a \u201cdrug<\/strong>\u201d that most adults have experienced and a doctor has called it the \u201cmost potent\u201d there is. This is how to detox from it.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

This week Dr Zac Turner reveals a scientific way to heal a broken heart.<\/h3>\n

Question: Hi Dr Zac, my girlfriend and I made plans to escape Covid lockdowns and settle down in a new city together. We decided on Darwin, and I went first without her to start my new job. Only, after a few weeks she rang me to let me know she won\u2019t be coming and that she doesn\u2019t want to be with me anymore.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m heartbroken. If I\u2019m not at work, I\u2019m in bed. The only food I eat is fast food that\u2019s delivered to my apartment. I\u2019ve fallen into a depression and I\u2019m starting to become anxious.<\/p>\n

Lovesick? Scientific way to heal a broken heart, revealed by Dr Zac Turner<\/h2>\n

Is there such a thing as a broken heart, and can it be cured by a doctor? \u2013 Anon, Darwin<\/h4>\n

Answer: I\u2019m sorry to hear you aren\u2019t feeling so flash-hot right now, but trust me, time heals all wounds. Have a glass of water, spend 30 minutes outside (leave your phone behind) and take 10 deep breaths. You will be OK.<\/p>\n

Patients often come to me after breakups asking if there is a cure for heartbreak. I always tell them the same thing. The reason for their distress is because they are currently detoxing from one of the most potent drugs there are: Love<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Love is a drug, and explaining the brain chemistry behind it may make you feel better. There are also a few Dr Zac<\/strong> tips and tricks for you to get back on track.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve all felt the numbing sensation of falling for someone, the tight ball of butterflies in our stomach, the almost drunk-like feeling as you get to know this new person. All these feelings can be explained by the cocktail of chemicals mixed in our brains as we fall in love.<\/p>\n

A new relationship boosts our levels of oxytocin, also known as the \u2018love hormone\u2019.<\/h4>\n

Think of this like Amortentia, the powerful love potion in Harry Potter. This chemical makes you irresistibly attracted to the other person, which is why the start of a relationship<\/strong> is the most intense.<\/p>\n

Dopamine is mixed into the cocktail, which is the pleasure and reward chemical. A dash of serotonin is added which regulates mood and is associated with happiness.<\/p>\n

Love<\/strong> (oxytocin) + Pleasure (dopamine) + Happiness (serotonin) = a pretty powerful neurological love potion and now throw into the mix all the endorphins from sex<\/strong> and BAM! You\u2019ve got a powerful cocktail. If only I could make that into a product, I\u2019d be a rich man.<\/p>\n

The best way to describe the feeling of a breakup is that you have been cut off from this cocktail and have begun to feel withdrawals. The supply of these neurotransmitters is halted and the deficit makes us feel anxious, depressed and isolated. To add salt to the wounds, the brain begins to release stress hormones such as cortisol and epinephrine.<\/p>\n

Rather than saying your heart is broken, it is in fact the neurons in your brain that break.<\/h4>\n

Breakups can be difficult to deal with, especially because they can stir up feelings of rejection, alter your daily routine and make you feel generally upset. The reaction can be worse if it\u2019s unexpected, and sometimes your body may register it as an emergency and go into \u2018fight-or-flight\u2019 mode.<\/p>\n

An unexpected breakup will cause your body to release hormones that are meant to prepare your body to stay and deal with a threat or to run away to safety. A common symptom is a rapid heartbeat. Your muscles will tense, you\u2019ll lose your appetite and you\u2019ll most likely have trouble falling asleep. You\u2019ll even find it harder to concentrate on anything. Sound familiar?<\/p>\n

My first recommendation is to find alternative ways to supply your brain with the chemicals it is craving. This can be spending time with close friends, and remember a video call is a good motivator as you\u2019re forced to get out of bed. Extra points if you have a hot and cold shower to really get the blood circulating.<\/p>\n

Opening the blinds for some sunlight and turning on the lights stimulate the pineal gland to stimulate more serotonin and melatonin releasing and is a sure-fire way to feeling and sleeping better.<\/p>\n

Rather than hugging your dog non-stop, the key is to find a holistic approach to maintaining your neurological balance. Focus on diet, exercise and regular sleep. These three things, when done in unison and consistently, will make you feel exponentially better.<\/p>\n

Steer clear of social media entirely for the first few weeks, or at the very least delete your ex from Facebook and Instagram. You don\u2019t need to see their face anymore! Research has shown that a heartbroken brain is similar to one going through cocaine withdrawal. More contact makes the cravings stronger. You don\u2019t need to see what your ex is up to on Instagram \u2013 you need to stop caring about them and care about yourself.<\/p>\n

And lastly, don\u2019t drink copious amounts of alcohol. It is a depressant that will worsen your mood.<\/p>\n

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