Health
Bed Rotting Is A Symptom Of A Depressed Society
Bed rotting is much more than a quirky Gen Z fad. It reveals a societal cry from bodies that are malnourished, overstimulated, and spiritually hungry. But the antidote isn’t more rot; it’s rhythm.
By Andrea Mew6 min read
“Bed rotting is about to steal your weekend,” Vogue India headlined a recent article about how weekends were once for outings with friends. But now people “count down to the duvet cocoon, phone balanced on chest, snacks within reach, and the comforting illusion of rest.” Indeed, while our parents’ generation got fresh air and socialized face-to-face with friends and, imagine this, strangers, a significant portion of Gen Z chooses to rot in bed.