Viewers of Emmerdale have revealed a fan theory as to what they think might really be going on with young Cathy Hope.
Cathy has been struggling to control a series of emotional outbursts in recent weeks.
It was revealed that Cathy suffers with particularly heavy periods, which affects her mood and temper.
She sought support from Bernice, who has helped Cathy in this difficult time.
What’s really wrong with Cathy?
Although she been taking medication for her periods, Cathy‘s mood swings have continued.
This has led some fans to theorise that there might be more to Cathy’s behaviour than heavy periods.
But what is causing Cathy’s explosive mood swings?
This week’s episodes saw her explode at dad Bob after he suggested she stay elsewhere for the grand opening of the all-new B&B.
After accidentally destroying Marlon’s cake for the occasion, Cathy was left humiliated and angrier than ever.
She attempted to make amends to Bob for her recent behaviour, but his insistence that she not attend the B&B reopening only upset her more.
Emmerdale fans were left wondering if there might be more to Cathy’s mood swings than meets the eye.
Emmerdale fans share Cathy Hope theory
Following last night’s episode (Wednesday, February 22), Emmerdale fans shared their theories on what might be up with Cathy.
“Just a thought, with the continued mood swings and the tablets working for her periods, is Cathy autistic/ADHD?” wondered one fan, on Twitter.
Just a thought with the continued mood swings and the tablets working for her periods is Cathy autistic/ADHD #emmerdale
— thomas forrest (@tommufc9524) February 22, 2023
“I think there is more to Cathy’s behaviour – not just periods but mental health behaviour combined, and I think she needs a therapist,” said another viewer.
Emmerdale time I think there is more to Cathy behaviour not just periods but mental health behaviour combined and I think she needs a therapist wonder how long it will last the b & b with Bob and Bernice and she lucky to sleep with the harpist #emmerdale
— Roberto Diniro (@runninoncaffine) February 22, 2023
“Cathy needs to see a specialist. Why does this show act as though the folks in the village have no access to the outside world?” wondered a third fan.
Cathy needs to see a specialist. Why does this show act as though the folks in the village have no access to the outside world? #Emmerdale
— Women’s Rights are Human Rights! #Equality (@PurlMaster55) February 22, 2023
Someone else said: “I think her current issues run deeper than her heavy periods and I think this current situation with her has been brewing for a while and we have seen glimpses of it over the last couple of years. My theory is she has reached a point in her life where she is really missing Viv and its dawning on her she doesn’t have her in her life.”
Are the show’s fans right in their theories?
Does Cathy have an undiagnosed mental health condition or neurodivergence?
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Emmerdale usually airs on weekdays at 7:30pm, with an hour long episode on Thursdays.
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