Asking this on behalf of a friend who asked me this recently "is it possible for a person to die because they miss someone so much?"
I have the answer, but he needs more views and replies..
What you're referring to is death from "heartache/heartbreak". I've read an article on that and it actually is possible, Gina. But the individual doesn't exactly die particularly from the emotional heartache itself......rather the person CAN die when the stress symptoms take their toll.
If you think about it......most people have experienced heartache, by they don't ALL necessarily die from it. In one article, I read that research indicates that most people (men and women) experience heartbreak by the time they are 25. And that's pretty young. But they don't necessarily die from it.
However, according to one article I read, it is possible to die from missing someone too much.......because as a result your stress levels elevate........and this can lead to heart problems (heart attack, for example). Or one might become seriously depressed and stop eating, stop taking care of themselves, and this can eventually lead to more serious health problems that can potentially kill you.
Some individuals could even commit suicide from severe depression. Also, age plays a factor too. The symptoms of stress are more dangerous for older people because they combine with other medical problems plaguing the elderly such as heart disease, etc. Younger people tend to have more stronger and resilient bodies.
The chances of this happening are not very high, Gina. But it can happen.......if one lets stress levels sky-rocket beyond control.