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Why You Can't Get Out of Bed (Polyvagal Theory)

You aren't lazy, you're just frozen. 🧊 If you think staying in bed all day is just "aesthetic" or "protecting your peace," you might actually be dealing with a chronic state of low-grade depression. In this video, I break down the Polyvagal Theory to explain why "Bed Rotting" is actually a Functional Freeze response (Dorsal Vagal Shutdown). When your nervous system is overwhelmed, it doesn't just run (fight/flight)—it plays possum to survive. We’re discussing the "Noonday Demon," dopamine fatigue, and why scrolling TikTok is actually work for your brain, not rest. 👇 Discussion: Which state are you in right now? Green (Safe), Red (Anxious), or Blue (Frozen)? Let me know in the comments.