Bed Rotting

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My bed ain't about to fall apart. So much so for all those slang words turned dictionary entries. Yup, its a noun, defined by Dictionary.com as "the practice of spending many hours in bed during the day, often with snacks or an electronic device, as a voluntary retreat from activity or stress." In short, a much needed break from the world and can be a form of self-care for some. Been there and done that! At some point in time, it has become a once in a while guilty pleasure for me. Sinking into my sheets, letting time slip away as I scroll through my devices, munching on snacks without a care in the world - a retreat from the hustle and bustle of life. There's nothing wrong with a good bed rot now and then - its like a recharge and reset. But I'd like to emphasize that bed rotting too often on prolonged periods of time is a different story. Why do we feel the need to retreat from the world for hours on end? It could mean something's troubling you or worst can be a sign of mental illness. If bed rotting has become a habit and coping mechanism, maybe its time to take a closer look at what's really going on beneath the covers.