Friendship hangover: why socializing can be more draining than drinking
Scientists claim that ordinary meetings with friends can be more exhausting than a night of drinking, leading to a real “hangover” from social overload. This explains why many people feel unwell in the morning after sober social gatherings, experiencing headaches, stomach discomfort, and fatigue.
Social interaction triggers a neurochemical storm in the brain — releases of dopamine, cortisol, and oxytocin tire the brain like a marathon. Additionally, subconscious monitoring of friends’ moods and controlling one’s own behaviour create unconscious stress. The “perpetual performance” effect forces even close companions to play certain roles, further depleting mental energy.
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Experts advise not to avoid socializing but to treat it like training: take breaks between social sessions, eat well, and schedule meetings at reasonable times to reduce the negative effects of social fatigue.
