There is the saying "Died of a broken heart". which often refers to romantic disillusionment, but it can result from the loss of faith in humanity, that can come from abuse or oppression. The despair that the comes from a realization of humanity's base behavior.One example of the physical element is the way depression, and low spirits, can result in shallow breathing and inadequate oxygen intake, which also increases blood CO2 levels. The sensation associated with abuse or betrayal, is often described in emotional terms, but it is also accompanied by a tangible contraction in the chest as though there is a conscious attempt to avoid the intake if fresh air. These physical attributes of per...

There is the saying "Died of a broken heart". which often refers to romantic disillusionment, but it can result from the loss of faith in humanity, that can come from abuse or oppression. The despair that the comes from a realization of humanity's base behavior.One example of the physical element is the way depression, and low spirits, can result in shallow breathing and inadequate oxygen intake, which also increases blood CO2 levels. The sensation associated with abuse or betrayal, is often described in emotional terms, but it is also accompanied by a tangible contraction in the chest as though there is a conscious attempt to avoid the intake if fresh air. These physical attributes of perceived injustice, have caused the associations documented in classic literature. There is more to death than system failure, There is more to life than a heartbeat.

My husband had a massive stroke after 2 years of stress over a child with a learning disability being placed in his band (the child didn't want to be there, but the parents wanted the child there because of the prestige of being in the band). When my husband flunked the child, the school board stepped in and made him put the child in the next more difficult year anyhow. The third year the parents finally listened to the child and removed him, but my husband then had his stroke at Thanksgiving. Yes, being treated unfairly has health consequences! He had been a band director for 25 years, had won many contests both marching band and concert band, a relative hot-lined him (not the parents) ...

My husband had a massive stroke after 2 years of stress over a child with a learning disability being placed in his band (the child didn't want to be there, but the parents wanted the child there because of the prestige of being in the band). When my husband flunked the child, the school board stepped in and made him put the child in the next more difficult year anyhow. The third year the parents finally listened to the child and removed him, but my husband then had his stroke at Thanksgiving. Yes, being treated unfairly has health consequences! He had been a band director for 25 years, had won many contests both marching band and concert band, a relative hot-lined him (not the parents) for isolating from the class (in a practice room to practice since he couldn't play his instrument well enough to play with the band) for abusing the child (MO. cleared him). He had to attend a school board meeting without a lawyer while the parents confronted him with their lawyer. Strokes are also heart events. Stress from the unfair treatment caused his stroke at 49 and his death at 59.

A few things I have tried to remember over time. Unjust treatment can be humiliating, insulting and otherwise detrimental, but the biggest fear is that there will be no end, or the end is uncertain. If conditions improve retrospect can allow insight into some of the truth about humanity, good times can be compared to foul, and deeper understanding can be reached of our potential victories and vices. What can be the most tragic is when people lose what is superstitiously referred to as the 'Will to Live". There didn't seem to be clinical evidence. It is bound to be proven to be a physical reality. I also try and remember, the difference between suffering and pain, is that pain can be left beh...

A few things I have tried to remember over time. Unjust treatment can be humiliating, insulting and otherwise detrimental, but the biggest fear is that there will be no end, or the end is uncertain. If conditions improve retrospect can allow insight into some of the truth about humanity, good times can be compared to foul, and deeper understanding can be reached of our potential victories and vices. What can be the most tragic is when people lose what is superstitiously referred to as the 'Will to Live". There didn't seem to be clinical evidence. It is bound to be proven to be a physical reality. I also try and remember, the difference between suffering and pain, is that pain can be left behind, suffering is when the pain is carried. It can be like we are sentimental about some crippling pain and want to hold it closer, when we'd get a much better view of it from the distance that time will always create.