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

With all this dreary weather, "it’s no surprise that the temptation to bed rot feels stronger than ever," says Dr Ritz Birah.

Freelance Life Writer

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.

“Mid-February is one of the busiest periods in my clinic. The initial motivation of the New Year has worn off, the days are still short, and many people arrive feeling flat, depleted and quietly ashamed that they ‘just want to stay in bed’,” she says.

“With constant rain, heavy grey skies and weeks of low light, it’s no surprise that the temptation to bed........

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