When someone you love dies, you are immersed in mourning. So much so that you may feel that you are dying a slow, painful death yourself. It might feel as though your heart is falling apart at the seams. The truth is, you very well might be. There exists a condition known as Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy, wherein the brain releases certain chemicals, mainly adrenaline, which in the released dosage will quickly erode the walls and lining of your heart. This can lead to heart irregularities, failure, and even rupture. ...Your brain agrees with you.