I want to get one, I think it would help with benzo withdrawal, and anxiety and insomnia. I suffer from severe insomnia. From what I read on reddit, many people benefit from them.
What do you think?
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Just my experience I hate weighted blankets.
Makes it too hard to get out of bed in the morning !!
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I have wanted one for a long time but they are so expensive
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I got Mr LED one for his birthday and 5 years ago. It really helped him. But I hated it. I just felt trapped. I didn’t like it at all.
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Not a weighted blanket, but a really heavy Mexican blanket, basically the same effect for a quarter of the price
I hope I don’t have that issue!
…From what I’ve read, it seems like sleep could improve in terms of quality and duration. I often feel panicky before sleeping. Some anecdotal evidence I found online has generally pointed to multiple people saying they can really quell anxiety.
With anxiety and depression, ptsd, and symptoms of benzo withdrawal, as I understand it, you get stressed out because you can’t handle the stimulation, which benzos (etc.) block due to their actions on the “gaba” neurotransmitter system… 
To recover from benzo withdrawal, you’ve got to slowly allow your brain to “heal” from that stress. In the meantime, insomnia and panic attacks…well…yeah.
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My argument summarized:
-It feels like constant hug or human touch
-It (arguably) balances key neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine
-I truly believe that it’s like a magic bullet for anxiety
This is the one I want:
How so?
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I’ll check on Canadian amazon
I need 20lbs. 151515
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Prices aren’t that good in Canada
My blankets are weighted in the sense that i have two duvets on top of me - i like the “heavy” feeling - it makes me feel safer. Downside is i sweat in bed in summer. And im 6 foot 6 - so having two over me covers the feet up as well!
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My autistic daughter has one. I used it once and loved it. Felt so secure.
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Like the weighted lead apron at the dentist?
Never saw one of those.
My sister can’t sleep without one.
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I got one a couple years ago from sensa calm. They’re expensive but I love it.
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How does it help?
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I like the feeling of pressure. It’s like having tons of quilts on without as much heat.
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I tried one and it made me feel trapped and suffocated
My new weighted blanket just came in the mail. It is 15 lbs. (You need 15 lbs. for a 130 to 170 lb. person. 20 lbs. for a 200 to 250 lb. person, I read.)
Anyway, I love it. It helps me to fall asleep. It also makes me feel secure.
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@Anon10, Thanks for turning me on to this. I might want to get this one for my bed. The other one is for my sofa.