Have you ever sat on the toilet while scrolling through Instagram? It's nothing new. But now Gen-Z youth are taking this habit to another level. A new method that is going viral on TikTok is called "bathroom camping." It's not just for cleanliness or for an emergency. It's to take a break from the stress of the outside world for a while! This generation of youth is choosing bathrooms as a place where they feel safe, rather than going for a walk or sleeping. The locked stalls in the toilet provide them with a place to escape the pressures of the outside world for a while. It’s like a little hut to take a few moments to rest from social media pressure, family conflicts, or work-related stress.
Some people may use bathroom camping to ease their minds, listen to music, or just relax. But mental health experts don’t see it as a trivial matter. They warn that habits like spending hours alone in the bathroom and taking long showers can be indicators of deeper psychological issues, such as low self-esteem, depression, or PTSD. On the other hand, occupying public or office bathrooms for long periods of time can be uncomfortable for others. That's why some companies are setting up special wellness rooms and offering employees alternative places to relax.
According to analysts, bathroom camping reflects a major need for this generation of young people. An immediate break from the same deadlines and constant response pressures. Unlike the generation that previously lived with the feeling of being integrated into society, this generation of young people prioritizes their mental health. Even if it's hidden behind the bathroom door. This behavior can be said to be part of a new social trend called "micro escapes." Bathroom camping is a battle between the desire to be in the open and the attempt to escape from stress. This may not be wrong, but it is a sign that you need to think deeply. Is your mind under stress? Are you truly relaxing? Or do you want to be distant? Finding the answers to these questions is true purity.
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Sowmiya Sriram

17/07/2025 11:00 PM