Bed Rotting and feeling stuck in your bed—unable to face the world, mentally, emotionally, or physically?

This episode of Real Over Ideal is your literal step-by-step guide & antidote for bed rotting days -- when your brain says “nope.”

Whether you're in trauma freeze mode, frozen by depression, burnout, or overwhelm, you’ll hear a soothing, practical walk-through for how to move just one step at a time. You’re not broken, and you’re not alone. Start here.

In this episode of Real Over Ideal, your host Vanessa Gorelkin, discusses the challenges of getting out of bed, particularly when feeling overwhelmed or anxious.

She provides a compassionate understanding of the nervous system's role in these feelings and offers practical, step-by-step guidance to help listeners move from a state of inertia to action. The episode emphasizes self-acceptance and the importance of taking small steps towards recovery and daily living skills.

Takeaways

Daily living skills can be overwhelming for many people.
It's okay to feel stuck; you're not alone in this.
Understanding your nervous system can help reduce shame.
Getting out of bed can be a significant accomplishment when you've been stuck and caught up in bed rotting.
Small, practical steps can lead to bigger changes.
You can listen to this episode at your own pace.
There is no wrong way to use this material.
Self-compassion is key when feeling stuck.
Movement can help shift your emotional state.
You are allowed to take things one step at a time.

Vanessa Gorelkin, MA, OTR/L is a licensed Occupational Therapist with 30 years of experience. She is in private telehealth practice-- providing therapy and coaching services nationally and internationally.

To get in touch -- email us at realoveridealpod@gmail.com