Mar
21
Dear Caroline, I’ve worked at an IT firm for the last twenty years after moving out here from Europe, but I was recently made redundant in a cost cutting measure. Even though it’s only been a few months without a job, I am struggling. I am 48 years old and...
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Mar
14
Exploring what it means to believe in yourself When I was little, I spent a lot of time with my Grandmother. Each morning she would stand by the window with her cup of coffee and a slice of buttered toast, gazing outside. She was looking at the birds and she...
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Mar
07
Dear Caroline, I have recently returned to Spain, for a month’s vacation, after living abroad for the past ten years. I have noticed however, that numerous people keep saying to me that I’ve put on weight when I go to visit them. To be perfectly fair, they’ve not been nasty...
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Feb
28
Get creative with your mental health support Trauma is a deeply distressing experience that can leave long-lasting effects on a person's emotional, psychological, and physical well-being. The effects of trauma can be varied and complex, with symptoms ranging from anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to dissociation, self-harm, and...
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Jan
17
What to do when the game is up As a psychotherapist, I have seen firsthand the challenges that retired sportsmen can face as they transition to life after sports. The end of a professional athletic career can be emotionally and mentally taxing, and many retired sportsmen may struggle with feelings...
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Jan
09
Are you game? As a psychotherapist, I have seen firsthand the unique challenges that esports players face in their pursuit of success. The pressure to perform at a high level can be intense, and it is important for players to take care of their mental health in order to succeed....
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Dec
01
Dear Caroline, I was married for ten years and I am currently in the middle of a divorce. Whilst I know that this is for the best, I cannot help but feel anxious about what the future holds for me and how I will cope as a single woman. Now...
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Nov
01
An emotional, physical and spiritual necessity The loss of a loved one is perhaps the most distressing experience we will ever face. Each of us are bound to experience grief during the course of our lives. Whilst everyone’s response to grief is unique, the expected reaction for many will include...
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Oct
01
"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...
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Aug
01
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...
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