Can going through a breakup really make us fall sick?

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Can going through a breakup really make us fall sick?

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Restless sleep, a hollow feeling inside and the sting of heartbreak; most of us have been through that kind of ordeal at least once in our lives. Let’s be honest: when it comes to your career and work life, a breakup doesn’t exactly bring out the best in your productivity. And at work, you can’t always afford to be distracted. Earlier in 2024, a Filipino lawmaker proposed an unexpected solution: a proposal to introduce a period of so-called “heartbreak leave”. How would heartbreak leave work? Is that a bit much for just a breakup? What exactly happens to the body? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠⁠What is broken heart syndrome?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What are the secrets to a long lasting relationship?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What are the four types of attachment in our relationships?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 8/1/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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