If you’ve been on TikTok lately, you’ve probably seen “bed rotting,” people staying in bed all day, calling it self-care and radical rest. Gen Z is embracing it as a way to recover from burnout (and I’m finding it’s not just Gen Z’s who are doing this). But here’s what’s actually happening: your nervous system has gone into shutdown mode. Today we’re ta…
372. Why You Can't Get Out of Bed
Understanding Nervous System Shutdown vs. Rest
Feb 28, 2026
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