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‘Bed Rotting’ Is The Latest Trend Gen Z Are Obsessed With
Gen Z is becoming obsessed with a bizarre new trend called ‘bed rotting.’
Gen Z, short for Generation Z, is a demographic group born roughly between the mid-1990s and the early 2010s.
Typically, they’re known for being socially conscious, self-caring, and technologically savvy… among other things.
Now, a new TikTok trend has got them hooked, combining a little of all three. Meanwhile, experts have raised their concerns.
The term ‘bed rotting’ has gained popularity on the social media platform, with hashtags like #inbedrotting and #rottinginbed accumulating over four million views.
Gen Z claim it’s a new and improved way to decompress and take care of their mental well-being.
It involves spending significant amounts of time in bed, engaging in activities that promote relaxation.
Unlike the conventional act of lounging in bed, a successful ‘bed rotting’ session is intentional and free of guilt.
It can last anywhere from a few hours to an entire weekend, depending on the level of rejuvenation needed.
The goal of ‘bed rotting’ is to fully surrender to any mental or physical fatigue one might be experiencing, becoming one with the pillows and embracing the state of rest.
The trend surged in popularity after one TikTok user asked who actually enjoys spending time rotting in bed while gesturing to herself.
One person responded: “I feel my purpose in this life is to rot in different places. My bed, hotel bed, beach sand, hammock, etc. I was made to lie and rot.”
“Me watching this while lying in bed every day for the past two weeks,” another added. “Never felt so alive.”
Somebody else shared: “It makes me heal somehow.”
TikTok is filled with countless videos dedicated to the art of ‘bed rotting.’
Some users even take it a step further by preparing for their day in bed by completing a full makeup routine and dressing up in their nicest outfits.
But while experts agree that it’s important to self-indulge every now and then, they’ve questioned whether laying in bed all day is the healthiest form of indulgence.
Ryan Sultan, MD, assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center/New York State Psychiatric Institute, tells Health: “If ‘bed rotting’ becomes a habitual behavior, it could potentially be a sign of depression or other mental health issues.
“It’s important to be mindful of this and not let ‘bed rotting’ become a pattern of behavior.”
Courtney DeAngelis, PsyD, a psychologist at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, adds: “I would caution that less is more when it comes to the concept of ‘bed rotting,’ and doing this in moderation is important.”
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