Hello

I am 40 years old and am in my second month on Tamoxifen - preventative due to my high risk of breast cancer.

I am (or was) a fairly active person and work shifts including nightshifts (often 12 hours). The only side effect I am experiencing so far is tiredness but it has knocked me for six! On days off I could sleep for 9-12 hours (it used to be 7) and when I'm working I go home, eat and go to bed to do it over again the next day. I'm finding it hard to find either time, energy or motivation for exercise or anything really.

I would be grateful if anyone could reassure me that this will get better over time, or suggest any tips to help manage it. I know many people on this forum are in dire situations and being tired isn't the end of the world. I am very thankful that at present this is all I have to deal with and I certainly don't take it lightly. However I don't know anyone else in my situation to talk to about these things. 

Thank you for reading and take care