Gen Zen: My husband spends a lot of time 'rotting' in bed, even when he is not sleeping. Should I be worried?
SINGAPORE — It’s 1.30pm on a Saturday. Right after finishing lunch, my husband tells me: “Okay, it’s time to go back to bed.”
- Bed rotting, characterised by spending a lot of time in bed engaged in passive activities, has become a trendy form of self-care
- Mental health experts said that although bed rotting may offer rest, prolonged indulgence may lead to negative consequences
- These would include reduced energy and mood and insufficient social interaction
- To cut back on bed rotting, start with small steps such as making plans to spend time with people
- People whose loved ones seem to bed rot a lot may encourage them to open up about the underlying reasons for their habit
Source: TODAY
