![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/health-warning-over-risks-of-rotting-in-bed/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/1_Young-woman-sleeping-peacefully.jpg&description=A new TikTok trend has sparked health warnings from experts as Gen Z content creators share their experiences of 'bed rotting' - which consists of spending the day in bed Experts have issued a health warning over a viral TikTok trend called bed rotting which encourages people to spend their "normal waking hours lying in bed." The concept, which has amassed over 3.2 million views on the platform, has become popular with young people as a self-care method. The practice aims to embrace a slower pace of life, however, it could cause issues later down the line such as depression and disrupted sleep. Content creator Vanessa Hill described the trend as "literally nothing but laying in bed" and said it is "the end of optimisation.' While psychologist Robert Common said bed rotting is the "shunning of hustle culture and productivity in the pursuit of self-care." However, he said there are some health benefits and admitted it is ultimately about "balance", reports Nottinghamshire Live. Robert, who is the CEO of mental health business, The Beekeeper House, explained: 'What we are seeing with this trend is more a case of social media driving conversations among young people. "It could be especially appealing to Gen Zs, as many report feeling more stressed than other generations, so taking time away from it all to recuperate mentally could be especially appealing." He added: "If bed rotting becomes a dominating factor or behaviour in how you spend your free time, this could be an indicator of depression or burnout." Robert also highlighted that it could impact the quality of sleep you get, too. 'An important factor of good sleep hygiene is reserving your bed for sleeping only,' he said. 'Watching Netflix, scrolling on your phone and eating are some of the most obvious activities that go hand-in-hand with bed rotting, but it can make it harder to follow a good sleep schedule. 'It's also important to expend enough energy during the day to fall asleep on time, and maximise the bene){kind=link}
A new TikTok trend has sparked health warnings from experts as Gen Z content creators share their experiences of ‘bed rotting’ – which consists of spending the day in bed
Experts have issued a health warning over a viral TikTok trend called bed rotting which encourages people to spend their “normal waking hours lying in bed.”
The concept, which has amassed over 3.2 million views on the platform, has become popular with young people as a self-care method.
The practice aims to embrace a slower pace of life, however, it could cause issues later down the line such as depression and disrupted sleep.
Content creator Vanessa Hill described the trend as “literally nothing but laying in bed” and said it is “the end of optimisation.”