response: I can't answer you that, what I know about emotional pain is that it can cause broken heart syndrome if it is severe.
original_response: It what makes you a part of the human race, having those feelings.. it's a cross-cultural concept that's been around for at least 3,000 years when talking about losing someone you desire, or who you loved. Time heals all wounds, as they say. But there is such a thing as ''broken heart syndrome,'' where physical damage happens to the heart. You should monitor yourself closely if you don't start feeling better with time.
history: I am just devastated!  My boyfriend broke up with me last night!  I'm still crying! Would you say you have a broken heart ? This term metaphor is for the intense emotional stress on feels It just hurts so much!  Why did he have to break my heart?  Metaphorically or otherwise!  Will I ever get over it?
knowledge: Emotional pain that is severe can cause 'broken heart syndrome', including physical damage to the heart.