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... read more →
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... read more →
Taking it past the limit When I usually speak to you about self-care, you may have noticed that being mindful of alcohol consumption is frequently on the list. To be... read more →
As we move towards 2019, it is of no surprise that there are many ways in which the needs of women are not met. Suppression of women’s rights (reproductive and... read more →
Dear Caroline, I am in my early twenties and I have been struggling with some negative thoughts about myself, particularly regarding the way that I look. I have always had... read more →
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... read more →
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... read more →
Dear Caroline, I am overweight. I have been overweight for nearly ten years now even though I have tried every diet there is. My mother died suddenly and I guess... read more →
Dear Caroline, I hope that you can help me. I have never been a very confident person and I have always found it very difficult to make new friends. I... read more →
The weight of the world You only have to look at the television to see the problem we all face when it comes to watching our weight. The adverts scream... read more →