You’re not alone, @Rose76. This time of year is tough for me. It’s not that I don’t like Christmas, it’s just the pressure I feel. Putting up the decorations is an especially difficult milestone for me. It should be full of joy, but I find it daunting.

However, small steps. We tend to assemble the tree first, then have a coffee, put some Christmas music on, and then bit by bit add some lights, then decs to the tree. There’s no rush, after all. Just take your time. Come back to it after a few hours, or the next day.

I feel better now they’re up. More the mood for Christmas.