THAT FEELING OF BEING ON THE OUTSIDE, EVEN WHEN YOU’RE WITH EVERYONE? YOU’RE NOT IMAGINING IT – AND IT CAN CHANGE. HERE’S HOW TO GET THE FEELING OF CONNECTION BACK

Welcome to Anxiety on Your Mind , the series where we explore the reality of living with anxiety. In this edition, Vicky Payne, 33, from the Forest of Dean, shares her strategies for managing anxiety during a busy week…

PUSH YOUR BUTTONS?

Q‘I’m 61 and have just moved from London to Scotland to start a new life. The scenery is breathtaking but my social life… less so. I’ve always been “the nice one” – helpful, upbeat, unfailingly polite

Being doctor phobic could be keeping you from vital health checks. But there are ways to alleviate your anxiety...

A lot of people associate socialising with drinking, but embracing sobriety or wanting to reduce your alcohol intake doesn’t mean you have to miss out on fun