Apparently You CAN Die Of A Broken Heart.
It is a phenomenon that has long been suspected - and now scientists say it really is possible to die of a broken heart. They die of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS), a cardiac condition which can be triggered by emotional stress.
A study has found that the remaining spouse's risk of dying is 66 per cent higher in the three months after their partner's death. Grief is extraordinarily stressful and when you're older and frailer it's harder to cope with.
In the U.S., Clifford and Eva Vevea, a Minnesota couple who were 'hopelessly in love' for all 65 years of their marriage, died within hours of each other, it was reported last year. Nurses at the home pushed their beds together so they could be together and Clifford aged 93 and Eva aged 90, passed away exactly the same way on the same day.
Some experts say the change on lifestyle may be to blame. Maybe they used to go for a walk every night but now they're not doing that anymore. Maybe they're not sleeping well, or maybe not taking their medications. But that does not explain the second spouse following within days, even hours.
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His wife?......"No, no!"
A beloved parent? ......"No, not my Mom or Dad!"
A dear child?......."No, not my child!"
Well, who is it?....."My wife's first husband! ....Why? Oh why did you have to DIE!!?"
I think it was Shakespeare wo said 'parting is such sweet sorrow'.
My 2nd wife ran off with my best friend. Hell, I miss him!
No, I'm not Bob at all. Angel started calling me Bob and now everybody is following her. And the worst of it is she won't tell my why she calls me Bob.
In Chinese custom and beliefs, a deceased would come back to their own house after the 7th day of their passing. I took the kids with me and slept on his bed that night, hoping that he would come to my dreams or even appear in front of me! Mind you, I've always been afraid of ghosts and other paranormal activities! However, I was prepared for my grandpa to appear and I psyched myself not to be afraid.
But alas, no such luck.... I guess he didn't love me enough to appear?
Maybe he was delayed by somebody he had not seen for a long time. You should have waited another few days.
Now, with that settled. I didn't die (obviously
As I'm writing this....I'm crying so hard now....
After all these years (I think almost 10 years now), I still pine for him, his love and his care so much so that it hurts. Every single thing reminds me of him and the tears would come down automatically.
The kids learned from an early age that not to mention anything about their beloved great-grandpa in front of me lest having me upset and bawled my eyes out...
Why did Angel call you "Bob"?
Here's a clue - search "bobcat".It's an American critter. Don't tell Angel I let the cat out of the bag!
Ok, then Catfoot it is. I wanted to explain it to you but you have me blocked. Drop me a PM some time. My box is open.
Anyway, it is way past my bed time. almost 2 am here.
somebody else told me that as well but then why is she so secretive about the origin.
Cats and dogs can be friends.
Anyway good night. Must go to Lala Land now.
We have those bobcats, here too.....
My great aunt and uncle were much like that...he passed away and she was so upset over his death...she died 6 months later...during those 6 months she totally lost the plot so to speak...she truly missed him...and clearly lost the will to live...
It happens far too often to be coincidence. There must be something to it.