Thank you both for taking the time to reply I wasn't in a good place when I posted & your replies really helped.

I'm not currently on any medication but I am getting to the point where I feel I need to go back to my GP & explain how heightened my anxiety seems to get at this time of year.

And yes - that's exactly the feeling - suffocated by people - that's exactly how it feels & I have to get out of the situation.

Thank you again