This can be a tough time of year for people with anxiety and social difficulties, as well as for people who are alone. I want to address the latter first as it’s more difficult for me to truly understand as I haven’t real experience of being alone at Christmas. And honestly, when I am alone I don’t mind it about 95 percent of the time (yes I said I want more friends/going out etc – it’s a contradiction, deal with it. I do.)

The only advice I can offer if you are going to be alone and don’t wa...