Why Heartbreak Hurts So Damn Much

Love is an addiction, as far as your brain is concerned. Here are ways to make the withdrawal less painful.

Rosemary Guerguerian, MD
Elemental
Published in
9 min readOct 7, 2019

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InIn the throes of heartache, finding your way back to joy can seem impossible. However, the secret to getting there faster may be in taking control of your neurotransmitters — the brain chemicals that allow your brain cells to…

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Rosemary Guerguerian, MD
Elemental

“Dr.G” is an ER physician and media consultant. She has a passion for empowering patients, healing not only the body but also the human soul.