There is yet another trend going around social media, and true to form, it's steeped in controversy, with some calling it the ultimate self-care while others see it as a health hazard.
It's called 'bed rotting," and Dr. Shelby Harris, Director of Sleep Health at Sleepopolis, told KNX News though the name is new, the trend has been around for a long time.
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While it might sound unpleasant, it's simply a reference to laying in bed all day - sleeping, eating, watching TV, or anything meant to be relaxing.
Dr. Harris said, "It's ok to have a day, like we all have a day, where we just don't want to do anything, and that's fine."
The issues arise "If you find that you're doing it a few days in a row or doing it multiple times a week or multiple times a month," she said.
According to Dr. Harris, the lack of movement can have a negative impact on your physical and mental health. Those who 'bed rot' regularly can also experience difficulty sleeping at night "because they're not using their body as much" during the day.
The Licensed Clinical Psychologist also said, "When we talk about people who have chronic pain, who have depression - there's a lot of red flags for when people are in bed all day long." If those signs are misrepresented as self-care, "you're not actually dealing with the things that are going on in your life."
So if you're feeling stressed or perhaps waking up after a long night of drinking, 'bed rotting' might be just the thing to help you decompress. But Dr. Harris warns that if it becomes a longer-term practice in your life, it may need to be addressed.
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