Lovesickness generally refers to the more unpleasant aspects of love. This ailment involves all those unwanted feelings you might experience when your passion doesn't play out as planned, without the enjoyable effects of a mutual attachment.

Does lovesickness really exist?

It has been considered a condition since the Middle Ages and symptoms that have remained consistent across time include a loss of appetite and insomnia. The term "lovesickness" is rarely used in medical or psychological fields but new research is being undertaken on the impact of heartbreak on the body and mind.

Is being lovesick a bad thing?

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For some people, lovesickness goes beyond butterflies: It may also induce physical effects, such as heart palpitations, shortness of breath, stomach pain, loss of sleep, and depression, all which may persist and prevent you from functioning normally.