“Depression naps” are a new meme gaining traction across social media. People are taking daytime naps as an escape and a coping mechanism; the term pulls up “thousands of results” on Twitter, where users post about their “depression naps” in a joking way, often pairing it with a popular meme image. Hypersomnia can be a symptom of depression and people are seeking solace from their digital friendships, but one Twitter user worries that some are “glorifying mental illness just to make a relatable tweet.” (The Outline)
