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Exploring Emotional Manipulation

"Fear is a primal emotion that has the power to rob us of our ability to think rationally."A.B. Admin Dear Caroline, I have come to realise that my boyfriend has a habit of saying something very hurtful to me, then denying that he has said it. This happens frequently and... read more →

Coping with Isolation

Loneliness: Where the connections we need are greater than the connections we have. Dear Caroline, I found your column last week to be helpful as I have been experiencing panic in the last few weeks. But now, as we are faced with the need to self-isolate in our homes, I... read more →

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Conditioned by events Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD, is a mental health condition that can affect any of us, at any time. It is triggered by the experiencing or the witnessing of a traumatic event. The first thing to understand about trauma is that it is subjective to each of... read more →

It’s an insult!

Hi Caroline, My husband is constantly putting me down and shouting abuse at me. At first it was just belittling me at home, but now I’ve noticed he is increasingly embarrassing me when we are out in public, or in company. I believe that I am a kind person and... read more →

Affairs of the heart

Dear Caroline, I am literally in shock, after eleven years together my wife has left me for my best friend. As you can imagine this affair has really hurt me, as I never thought this pain could come from two people I love and have such a fondness for. Around... read more →

Too embarrassed to ask for help

Dear Caroline, I am writing to ask you something quite silly really, when I think about it. I am struggling with a bit of depression, mixed with a lack of self-worth at the moment. I know I really should book an appointment with a professional therapist, but I can't bring... read more →

Let’s talk about rape

It could be you Rape. It can happen to any of us, regardless of gender, age, class, sexuality or ethnicity. Vanquishing the stigma that surrounding rape feels very important at present. There are two vital things that anyone who has ever been raped should keep forever in mind. 1. What... read more →

Why do we find it tough to talk?

Talk time Every day I meet people that have struggled in silence. They have endured hardship, often for many years before summoning up the courage to confront their difficulties. In a world that is becoming increasingly tolerant and open to the notion that it is good to talk, why are... read more →

Emotional Eating

What is emotional eating? Emotional eating is a coping mechanism that allows people to temporarily soothe emotional pain or stress. For emotional eaters, food provides a temporary relief and distraction from negative feelings or experiences. Every now and again, treating yourself to your favourite meal after a bad day or... read more →

Verbal Abuse

Dear Caroline, My husband is constantly putting me down and shouting abuse at me. At first, it was just belittling me at home, but now I’ve noticed he is increasingly embarrassing me when we are out in public, or in company. I believe that I am a kind person and... read more →