Ryan Wilks
A health warning has been issued over the new ‘bed rotting trend’ that Gen Zs have become obsessed with.
Gen Z – which is short for Generation Z – is the generation born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s.
While they’re usually known for being socially conscious and technologically savvy, they’re also known for prioritising mental health.
Although this is great, it’s led a to trend similar to a lazy day just involving even ‘less activity’ – and experts are concerned about it.
Bed rotting is the latest trend taking over TikTok…
Dr Jessica Gold is one of the many creators who has weighed in on the latest viral self-care term, in which users post videos of themselves tucked under layers of blankets, often with a phone or snack in hand.
The expert says that although it’s ‘acceptable to engage in such behaviour’, she thinks people should consider ‘the reasons behind it’, while also seeking ‘alternative coping strategies’.
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Dr Gold explains in a TikTok video: “I think it is OK to do if you need it, and I have let myself do it, as long as you understand why you are doing it and turn to other coping skills as well.”
Another expert, psychologist Simon A. Rego, has also weighed in on the matter and he says lounging in bed for more than one or two days should be deemed concerning.
“Be mindful and avoid overdoing it, no matter how good it may feel in the moment,” he warns, as per CNN.
Many people have taken to social media and said that despite the warning, they’d love to take part in the bed rotting trend.
“My friends and I say every so often we need a rot day in bed just to reset and that’s all you wanna do is relax,” one person comments.
Another adds: “I love a good bed rot.”
While somebody else says: “Can definitely relate, after a stressful week sometimes I don’t leave my bed except for food and bathroom. It’s glorious.”
@drjessigold I learned about folks #coping by being #inbedrotting …here are some thoughts #mentalhealth #burnout #sleep #stress ♬ Part of Your World – From “The Little Mermaid” – Halle
Someone jokingly pens: “Today I found out my depressive episode all through high school and college was a cool hip trend.”
A fifth person says: “I didn’t know there was a name for my favourite hobby.”
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