Dear Readers, I have received many letters over the course of the last few months asking me about anxiety and what to do if you feel panicked or overwhelmed. It goes to show that anxiety is a common experience for many of us. Anxiety is the way in which your... read more →
Sep
08
Sep
01
Dear Caroline, I have always been career-driven. Since leaving university, I have worked very hard in order to be financially independent. A few months ago, however, I suffered what can only be described as a breakdown. I was exhausted, physically and mentally. I became unable to think straight and the... read more →
Aug
25
Dear Caroline, A year ago I was diagnosed with cancer. I have since made a full recovery, yet the experience has caused me to consider my life choices, particularly with regard to my marriage. I have stored up a great deal of anger towards my wife and her family over... read more →
Aug
11
Dear Caroline, I am currently very stressed. As part of a work commitment, I have a big presentation to make next month at a conference whereby I will have to stand up and speak in front of five hundred or more of my colleagues. I have always struggled with being... read more →
Aug
04
Dear Caroline, I have been in love with a woman for five years. We have had great fun together and I had even bought an engagement ring as I was planning to propose on our anniversary at the end of this month. A few weeks ago, however, she left me... read more →
Jul
28
Dear Caroline, I am really struggling to cope at the moment. Throughout my life, I have been training as a professional athlete. This has meant that I have had to sacrifice a great deal in order to train, particularly during my childhood and teenage years. I have missed birthday parties... read more →
Jul
21
Dear Caroline, I hope you can help me. Over the past year I have found myself in the middle of a feud with my siblings. We all own equal shares within a home. I suppose the problems that have surfaced were inevitable, as we are all strong characters and we... read more →
Jul
14
Dear Caroline, I have always been what many people consider to be underweight. The fact is, many of my family members are slender and it is just natural for my frame. I have never before found my physicality to be a problem and I have always been confident about myself... read more →
Jul
08
Dear Caroline, I am someone who has dealt with depression for most of my life. Because of this, I have not really had any successful relationships to speak of. In the past, I found it difficult to be open and honest with partners about my depression, walking away when it... read more →
Jun
30
Dear Caroline, I have been married to my husband for a few years now and I am under increasing pressure from his family to start having children. My husband and I are still rather young and we need time to save up moneywise, never mind to focus on our careers... read more →