Weighed Blanket

Medications
1

Has anyone here tried a weighted blanket. I’ve read good things about them, both for insomnia and anxiety but I don’t know if it is just marketing hype.

I’m mostly convinced because I find I can’t sleep with just 1 sheet (or no sheet). I find the weight of sheets and blankets together more comfortable.

They tend to be expensive so I am just looking for any first hand experiences here before I buy one…

2 Likes
2

I have one I enjoyed for a long time till I got dogs. They don’t make it as practical. I slept especially well when I first got it, but I’ve struggled with sleep most of my life, so I wasn’t disappointed when a blanket didn’t cure that. It’s definitely comforting, but don’t expect magical results.

1 Like
3

Okay, thanks for sharing!

I got a new job so I will have some extra money. I want to buy a new computer chair and a weighted blanket.

Do you know how many pounds yours was? I am looking at a 20 pounder.

2 Likes
4

I think @Pikasaur has one and likes it

1 Like
5

Well if you are going to buy one, the weight of the blanket is pretty important to keep in mind. There should be charts available online, but I felt I could’ve enjoyed a 20lb blanket more than the 15lb I bought by going by the chart.

1 Like
6

Yeah, I took a quiz that asked me several questions, it was recommended I get a 20 pounder.

7

My dad bought one for my autistic niece, but I’ve never tried one myself.

1 Like
8

I have one. It helps with my anxiety. I don’t sleep with it every night, but it has helped a lot when I’m feeling panicked or unsettled. I’m really glad I have it.

2 Likes
9

My sister’s boyfriend sleeps with one. He says he couldn’t sleep at all without one, he’s got bad insomnia. I’ve never tried one myself though

1 Like
10

I have a weighted blanket, I love it. It helps me feel calm when I’m anxious and also helps me sleep. My only issue with it is It gets extremely hot under it and I can’t sleep if I’m hot usually

1 Like
11

I can’t stand heavy sheets or blankets. I tend towards those that are lighter. Heavy bedding induces anxiety for me.

2 Likes
12

I had a 7kg one for a long time, it helped me sleep better and had a calming effect.
You can get one with balls or chains, I prefer the chain ones.

2 Likes
13

They have one that keeps cool in hot weather. I desperately want one.

1 Like