Weighted Blankets

dontevenknow · Dec 22, 2016, 01:44 AM

I have one that is 13 lbs and I love it! It makes me feel very safe and secure. I have always liked heavy blankets and such so figured I'd try it. They are mostly marketed towards people with autism or similar but I think they could help many types of people. I Sleep with it most nights. I don't want to risk damaging it in my washer but I mostly use it on top of many other blankets so it doesn't get real dirty. I have found it is pretty warm but I am always cold so I have a heavy top quilt and other blankets as well. I use it in the summer months but if it is warm I will fold it and jut put it over part of my body. They are pricey but I wholeheartedly believe they are worth the investment

Moose72 · Dec 22, 2016, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Wander

In winter I use a goose-down weighted quilt for my bed. It is so comforting and definitely helps when depressed. I feel so safe and warm under there. It is my refuge. Now it is summer I can't use it and miss it dearly.

Sure you can- just blast the a/c!

I hope my blanket is as cozy as your quilt.

Moose72 · Dec 22, 2016, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by dontevenknow

I have one that is 13 lbs and I love it! It makes me feel very safe and secure. I have always liked heavy blankets and such so figured I'd try it. They are mostly marketed towards people with autism or similar but I think they could help many types of people. I Sleep with it most nights. I don't want to risk damaging it in my washer but I mostly use it on top of many other blankets so it doesn't get real dirty. I have found it is pretty warm but I am always cold so I have a heavy top quilt and other blankets as well. I use it in the summer months but if it is warm I will fold it and jut put it over part of my body. They are pricey but I wholeheartedly believe they are worth the investment

Good points: I am cold too so I hope my blanket will be cozy. And that's a good idea to fold it in the summer! Yes they are pricey but I'm glad to hear you believe they're worth the investment so I didn't just waste my money.

Wander · Dec 22, 2016, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Moose72

Sure you can- just blast the a/c!

I hope my blanket is as cozy as your quilt.

I don't have air con

Moose72 · Dec 22, 2016, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Wander

I don't have air con

Probably just as well. You won't run up a high electricity bill.

Dec 22, 2016, 10:18 AM

Yes, weight works.

I can't afford a full size blanket. But, at my psychiatrist's suggestion I made a big heavy bean bag out of a long sock. I place this over my shoulder to cope with anxiety.

Moose72 · Dec 22, 2016, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by justafriend306

Yes, weight works.

I can't afford a full size blanket. But, at my psychiatrist's suggestion I made a big heavy bean bag out of a long sock. I place this over my shoulder to cope with anxiety.

That's a great idea!

Moose72 · Dec 22, 2016, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by justafriend306

Yes, weight works.

I can't afford a full size blanket. But, at my psychiatrist's suggestion I made a big heavy bean bag out of a long sock. I place this over my shoulder to cope with anxiety.

I wonder if my Pdoc/nurse practitioner has heard of weighted blankets.

BeyondtheRainbow · Dec 22, 2016, 05:48 PM

Most haven't. Every time I'm IP I have to explain it several times. I think the staff OT also explains it to the rest of the staff. My pdoc does know if I'm craving my blanket to watch out but I'm not sure if she learned this from me or from somewhere else.

Moose72 · Dec 22, 2016, 06:03 PM

I think I'll bring this up to my Pdoc on the 4th when I see her next- see if she's heard of them at least.

I can see where you'd be under your blanket and not want to get out!

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