What Bed Rotting Does To Your Brain

Have you ever spent an entire day in bed, scrolling endlessly on your phone, feeling stuck in a cycle of exhaustion? That’s called bed rotting—the trend of lying in bed for extended periods as a way to rest or escape reality. While it might seem harmless (or even self-care), it can actually have surprising effects on your brain and mental health.

In this video, we’ll explore how bed rotting impacts your mood, motivation, and overall well-being. Is it a sign of burnout? Depression? Or just a harmless way to recharge? Let’s break it down.

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Writer: Dylan Swanepoel
Script Editor: Rida Batool & Kelly Soong
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
Voice Over: Amanda Silvera - www.youtube.com/AmandaSillvera
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0:41 What's Bed Rotting?
1:21 It's doesn't help your depression.
3:21 PSI
3:31 Worsens your cognitive control.
5:27 Avoiding your problems.
6:23 Solution.