An educationalist, Mr. Andrews Owusu has been speaking about the issue of broken heart among tertiary students during the month of cardiovascular health, an initiative dedicated to awareness creation.
Mr. Owusu Andrews in an interview with Fantehemaa on ‘Efa Wo Ho’’ morning show on Dadi FM explained the importance of taking care of the heart, which is an emotional organ, and also avoiding practices that can pose threat to the overall well-being of the human body.
He shared experiences and insights into the most common causes and effects of broken heart issues experienced by students.
He noted that many individuals enter into relationships with the expectation of financial gains and reciprocated love.
However, in instances when these expectations are not met, students often experience disappointment, leading to a condition commonly known as “broken heart.”
Mr. Owusu added that this emotional state can be detrimental to one’s heart health and advised individuals to exercise emotional patience during such challenging times.
Mr. Owusu again expressed deep concern over the alarming consequences of broken heart among students, as it threatens their ability to concentrate on their academic work.
Describing the experience as abnormal and pathetic, he mentioned the psychological impact broken heart has on affected individuals.
He said the presence of psychologists in educational institutions to provide support to students during this emotional ordeal will be of great help and therefore, urged students to prioritize developing healthy relationships and focus on their studies.
He, however, cautioned them against negative influences, living fake lives, and unnecessary financial burdens that can lead them into unhealthy relationships.
Personal experiences of listeners who called in during the show, further explained the negative impact broken heart can have on individuals’ behavior and heart health.
One caller recounted the sleepless nights he experienced and the damage he caused to his phone while reminiscing on past memories with his former partner.
Kojo, a resident of Tarkwa, said that he walked a long distance from Tarkwa to Takoradi with no specific destination in mind due to the pain caused by a broken heart. Eric, a resident from Akwapim Mampong said he resorted to climbing trees to seek emotional relief. Sandra from Ashaiman mentioned that she coped with her broken heart by composing songs daily and eventually finding solace in her faith. “I wanted to kill myself, I went to the riverside and wanted to dive into it”, Kwaku said.
Broken heart was explained at any emotional pain felt within caused by death, disappointment or abandonment.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Thelma Okaebea Obeng/Tracy Adjeley Sackey
