Dr. Guy Winch
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Yes.
Some people feel that way.
So the loneliness creates the rejection.
They overlap.
And that's why they're stuck.
Heartbreak is something nearly everyone goes through at some point.
Why does the brain react to heartbreak almost like a physical injury?
Do you know what I think is really happening, doctor?
Just, and I'm interested to know what you think.
When you're coming off heroin, you feel like you're dying.
So if the brain images are similar, right, then heartbreak feels like you're dying.
That's what I think is happening.
What are some practical things people can do to recover emotionally after a major loss or breakup?
I spent five years in a depression.
Okay.
So let's not go down that route.
Can you give me examples, any example?
Beautiful.
On this show, we talk about addiction recovery.
In your experience, what emotional struggles most often drive people towards addictive behaviors?