Bed Rotting: Self-Care or a Slippery Slope to Depression? If you've spent an entire Saturday in bed watching Netflix, scrolling TikTok, eating snacks, and avoiding your to-do list, congratulations: you may have experienced what the internet calls “bed rotting.” The term *bed rotting* has become increasingly popular on TikTok and other social media platforms, particularly among Gen Z. While it can sound alarming, bed rotting isn't necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes, staying in