Cathy Hope's struggles with PMDD
Cathy Hope has returned to Emmerdale following a break from the show due to her battle with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). The condition has led to explosive mood swings and even resulted in her hurting her father, Bob Hope.
Cathy's official diagnosis brings relief
Next week on ITV, viewers will see Cathy officially diagnosed with PMDD. While Bob is sympathetic towards her condition, Cathy is left disappointed by her treatment options, which only manage her symptoms instead of offering a cure.
Cathy's desperate need for a cure
Back at the B&B, Cathy becomes upset and volatile, insisting that she wants to find a cure for her PMDD symptoms. Despite the efforts of Bob, Wendy, and Bernice to help her, Cathy remains determined to find a solution.
Tensions rise as Cathy attacks Wendy
In a heated moment, Cathy throws a garden ornament through a B&B window, narrowly missing Manpreet. When Wendy tries to intervene, Cathy directs her anger towards her and shoves her to the ground.
Bob's health scare
As Bob rushes to help, he feels a twinge in his chest, raising concerns of another heart attack. Manpreet checks him over, leaving Cathy worried about her father's well-being.
Liam steps in to help
Liam Cavanagh finds Cathy with a cut on her hand and offers to help. Cathy reluctantly allows him to assist and appreciates his promise to listen to her. However, Cathy quickly jumps to conclusions, potentially causing trouble for Liam.
What's next for Wendy?
After being attacked by Cathy, the article leaves us to wonder what Wendy's next move will be and how she will handle the aftermath of the incident.
Emmerdale airs weeknights from 7.30pm on ITV.
