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Why Are So Many of Us “Bed Rotting”?

Hazel

Hazel

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Lately, I’ve noticed friends staying in bed for hours scrolling or watching videos instead of sleeping. Apparently, it’s called “bed rotting” and isn’t laziness but a stress response. Has anyone else experienced this? How do you tell the difference between needed rest and unhealthy avoidance?
 
“Bed rotting” often comes from stress, burnout, or emotional overload. When life feels overwhelming, staying in bed becomes a coping mechanism, safe, low-effort, and comforting. It’s not laziness; it’s the body and mind signaling a need for rest, escape, or pause. Other triggers include depression, anxiety, lack of motivation, or digital fatigue. Social pressures can make it worse, because guilt about “wasting time” amplifies stress. Understanding it as a symptom, not a flaw, is the first step toward gently re-engaging with life.
 
I’ve noticed the same pattern in myself and friends. To me, the difference comes down to intent and impact. Rest feels restorative, you wake up refreshed, mood improves, and energy returns. Bed rotting feels like avoidance: you stay scrolling or watching endlessly, feel guilty, and it interferes with responsibilities or mental health.
 
Hazel said:
Lately, I’ve noticed friends staying in bed for hours scrolling or watching videos instead of sleeping. Apparently, it’s called “bed rotting” and isn’t laziness but a stress response. Has anyone else experienced this? How do you tell the difference between needed rest and unhealthy avoidance?
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I hate the fact that I need to sleep.

I sleep about 6 hours a day, every day, for the last 20 years.

To me, it's 6 hours I could be doing something else. But we have to have it.

I don't oversleep. I don't nap. I can run off 6 hours without any issue.

I do drink a lot of black coffee, though, and often have a hard time functioning without it. LOL.

I do agree that sleeping too much isn't good for you in any way.
 
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