So, why not dive into learning about a new trend called ‘bed rotting’?
But, you must be somewhat curious since you started reading, right?
‘Bed rotting’ has gained attention on social media, like many modern trends.
You might think the trend involves neglecting to do your laundry or letting leftover food spoil beside your pillow.
‘Bed rotting’ essentially means spending the entire day in bed, ignoring the outside world and whatever might be happening there.
In case you’ve forgotten the lyrics, he sang:
“Today, I don’t feel like doing anything / I just wanna lay in my bed / Don’t feel like picking up my phone / So leave a message at the tone / ‘Cause today, I swear I’m not doing anything.”
Interestingly, it’s only recently that this behavior has been labeled.
Given all the challenges in the world today—from rising living costs and global conflicts to political strife—it’s not surprising that ‘bed rotting’ has become popular.
However, it’s important to balance our lazy days. Dr. Jessi Gold, an assistant professor of Psychiatry at Washington University, recently discussed ‘bed rotting’ on TikTok.
She explained: “I just learned this word, bed rotting, and apparently it’s like you’re so tired and so stressed out that you just don’t leave your bed, and that’s what you do to cope.
“Are you sleeping because you don’t want to be awake, because of stress and anxiety or the things you have to do, or are you sleeping because you actually need it?
So while we all deserve a day off now and then, it’s good to check in with ourselves about why we’re choosing to ‘bed rot.’
