Does working in bed affect mental health?

With the increase in the number of home workers due to the Corona emergency and the need to provide new places in the home, the bed has reserved its place as a separate location for this task.

Research conducted in the UK, with the onset of the new Corona epidemic, revealed that 55% of people preferred to work in bed, according to the French magazine “vanityfair” in its Italian version.

The good news about this is that working out in bed doesn’t have to be a bad habit for your health.

“The bed can seem like a quiet and safe place, especially with anxiety and stress,” said Kerry Quigley, a certified consultant with the British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy.

He added: “Working from bed allows you to de-stress and better organize the management of your day and time, while increasing productivity and improving job satisfaction.”

He continued: “The important thing is to establish this (temporary office) in full awareness, to avoid having a rebound effect on mental health, by doing light exercises, removing regular breaks, in addition to interactions. social with family members on a daily basis.

On the other hand, Paul McCrosen, president of the United Chiropractic Association in London, notes that staying in bed can have negative effects – beds are primarily designed for rest and sleep.

He pointed out that spending a lot of time in bed can affect health in different ways, for example lying down for long periods of time can lead to stiffness, physical pain, fatigue and poor concentration.

In short, it is possible to work from the bed, but it should not become customary to constantly stay with the position of the neck and back bent, which is why the president of the United Chiropractic Association recommends some tips for working out. from the bed.

1- Sit on the bed with your back as straight as possible

2- Place a pillow behind the lower back

3- Place the computer at chest height, using a table designed for this type of work

4- Avoid leaning forward when looking down

5- Move around and get out of bed regularly every 30 to 45 minutes

6- Perform exercises that extend and straighten the spine, such as extending the arms above the head.