Bed rotting is a phrase from
social media wherein a person stays in bed for an entire day without engaging in daily activities and chores. Many who partake in bed rotting commonly spend their time on their smartphone or reading a book.[1][2][3][4][5] The behaviour may have a negative impact in individuals experiencing
depression along with being a symptom of depression.[6]
Some observers have interpreted this as a reaction to stress and or anxiety.[7][8][9]Lifehacker has described bed rotting as The Joy of Missing Out.[10]