bed rotting

[bed rot-ing]

noun

1. the practice of spending many hours in bed during the day, often with snacks or an electronic device, as a voluntary retreat from activity or stress.

   She says that all this bed rotting she’s doing is self-care to avoid burnout.

adjective

1. Usually bed-rotting relating to or engaged in the practice of spending many hours in bed during the day as a voluntary retreat from activity or stress.

   Click the link to shop for all your bed-rotting essentials.

   If you're concerned about your bed rotting friend, here are a few suggestions.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bed rotting¹

First recorded in 2023, for the current sense

Example Sentences

Last year, a regrettably named trend belched up from the dark cauldron of TikTok: bed rotting.

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However, bed rotting does have its critics, especially within the wellness community and the medical field.

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For individuals grappling with depression or anxiety, bed rotting may not necessarily provide the ideal relaxation strategy — and may even make the problem worse.

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Excessive bed rotting has the potential to lead to social isolation, a risk factor for depression and anxiety.

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To prevent the adverse effects of excessive bed rotting, DeAngelis emphasizes the need for setting time limits.

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