The Surprising Benefits of 'Bed Rotting' And How To Do It Healthily

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Now that we’re into the second month of 2026, have you found that your hopeful ’new year, new me’ energy has started to wane a little? Same.

In fact, I’ll be honest, there are often days where I struggle to get out of bed at all. I’m not quite depressed, I don’t think, but I do feel warmer and safer there. 

Apparently, my ‘bed rotting’ habit is not uncommon at this time of year.

Dr Ritz Birah, a psychologist and sleep expert at Panda London, suggests many of us tend to languish a little more than usual in February.