Cathy Hope (Gabrielle Dowling) has been struggling with her health for months in heartbreaking Emmerdale scenes.
The youngster has been suffering from mood swings and painful, heavy periods that pills initially prescribed to her didn’t cure, with her putting herself in danger with her own reckless behaviour to cope.
It is now suspected she is suffering from Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, and the possible diagnosis has hit the troubled teen hard.
Her dad Bob Hope (Tony Audenshaw) has been trying to support her but is often struggling to do the right thing. As her behaviour escalates – many have wondered if this could be leading to an impromptu exit for Cathy?
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