Is bed rotting foidslop?
Spending a whole day in bed on purpose with snacks and a show you've already seen, and calling it rest.
Bed rotting is staying in bed for most of a day on purpose. The setup is usually a phone, a laptop with a comfort show on, and snacks within arm's reach so you don't have to get up. It used to just be called a lazy Sunday.
Since 2023 it's had its own hashtag, with people posting their setups and talking about it as recovery from a rough week. Whether it's good for you is debatable. It's very comfortable though.
The term spread on TikTok in 2023, with people describing whole days spent under the covers as a way to reset. Supporters described it as rest without guilt for people who feel like they have to be productive all the time. The name stuck partly because it's honest about what it looks like.
Psychologists who've been asked about it usually say the same thing: a day of rest now and then is fine, and can help after a draining week. They also say that if someone can't get out of bed most days, that can be a sign of depression, and a cute hashtag can make that easier to miss. Most of the videos are clearly the first kind.
Yes, because
- It's a lazy day with a cute name on it
- There's a hashtag
- The snacks tend to be girl dinner
No, because
- Every man who has had a hangover has done this
- Calling it 'rotting' isn't exactly flattering
- Taking a day off doesn't need a gender
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