Are Social Situations Draining Your Energy?

I agree. If I'm not at work I want to be at home.

I think the med really zap our energy. I have found exercise helps, but only so much. Last month, my husband complained to the oncologist that I was always tired. The Dr looked at him and said these meds can be hard. Sometimes will she will be more tired than others. It is part of the disease.

I have never been very social anyway, but since my cancer and even a little before, I don't even attend family get togethers.

So wiped out. Not certain being alive, and therefore no more therapy.

I’m not sure if the loss of estrogen caused that but it got way worse on AI and I stopped them. Still have depression and social anxiety

I’m the same way. I go to work and come home. I’m not even interested in social situations at the moment. I worry about getting sick since cold and flu season is upon us.

Social fatigue during cancer treatment is incredibly common and affects many people in ways they never expected. Changes in energy levels can shift how we experience interactions with others, making previously enjoyable social activities feel overwhelming. Consider sharing specific situations that feel most draining - others here may have found helpful strategies for managing social energy while maintaining meaningful connections.