I really look forward to hearing your ongoing experience with this. I've required HEAVY blankets when sleeping my whole life. My grandfather worked in textiles, furniture making and also made blankets. They were SUPER heavy and wonderful.

My moms friends makes beautiful quilts and I plan to ask her if she could make me a weighted blanket. It would be nice to pick out my own fabrics and have it made to my personal needs and tastes.

My son has aspergers but he sleeps well and has developed wonderful coping techniques which work quickly when he's over stimulated. Still, I wonder if the blanket could be useful for both of us.

Keep us posted and good luck.