“Bathroom camping” is Gen Z’s way to comfort themselves. The viral TikTok trend sees young people retreating to bathrooms, not necessarily to use them, but to escape overstimulation, anxiety, or stress. Whether at home, work, or in public, they use the time to scroll social media, listen to music, vape, or simply be alone with their thoughts. Some say it offers a safe space when life feels overwhelming, even calling it a form of therapy or a trauma response. While critics argue it blocks access for those who actually need the restroom, others insist it’s a vital mental reset—and for many Gen Z who feel overwhelmed, it’s become an emotional lifeline. (NY Post)
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