Roni Shanoada: Peut-on vraiment mourir de chagrin ?

Peut-on vraiment mourir de chagrin ?

Perdre un être cher compte parmi les épreuves les plus dévastatrices qu'un être humain puisse traverser. Le deuil déclenche un torrent d'émotions intenses qui bouleversent à la fois notre santé mentale et physique. Mais ces émotions peuvent-elles aller jusqu'à mettre notre vie en danger ? Autrement dit : peut-on vraiment mourir de chagrin ? Roni Shanoada explore ce que les chocs émotionnels font à notre corps. 

[Direction : Joana Sus, NOMINT, narration : Alexandra Panzer, musique : Stephen LaRosa, Wonder Boy Audio].

Intense grief can have real—and sometimes deadly—effects on the body. The risk of death can rise by up to 90% in the months after losing a spouse. Powerful emotions, whether from sorrow or joy, can trigger rare but dangerous heart conditions like takotsubo cardiomyopathy. While most people recover, understanding the link between emotions and physical health can help us care for both body and mind.

Broken Hearts Can Physically Endanger Your Life

Powerful emotions triggered by loss can do more than just hurt emotionally—they can cause measurable harm to the body. After losing a spouse, a person's risk of dying can increase by up to 90% within three months, a phenomenon known as the widowhood effect. In rare cases, extreme stress can cause a condition called takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or broken heart syndrome, which mimics a heart attack and can be life-threatening. While most people eventually recover, these findings reveal how deeply emotions can impact physical health.