I received my "weighted blanket"

I love it! I ordered the 20 pound adult sized for a twin bed. This was the heaviest weight available. I bought it from SensaCalm online. I've used it to rest under during the day when I'm tired and stressed, and it is wonderful.

I feel I probably have always had ADHD. I also tend to obsess about things. The blanket is very comforting.

There are many instructions for making your own weighted blankets online.
I already have some of the poly beads, which I had ordered for making bean bags. These poly beads are not very expensive, so if you have a sewing machine and some fabric, making one would not be too hard. The poly beads would be the best choice, but I saw instructions for using everything from peas to modeling clay in plastic zipper bags!

Interesting- what are the benefits? Never heard of it before, I'll have to do some research

The weight seems to be beneficial for people with Aspergers and Autism. But I knew from having slept under weight myself, while staying with my grandmother as a child and sleeping under heavy comforters that there is something comforting about it. I also used to own a heavy feather pillow, an ancient pillow, that I would place over my head at night to block out sounds. I loved that pillow, but I could also hear vermin crawling in it...I'm not kiddin'. I plan to make my own weighted pillow from the poly beads.
Sounds crazy, eh!

Does the blanket give you the same sensation, as a heavy duvet? I ask, because the puffiness of blankets also makes them very comforting.

I have two weighted blankets and they are awesome! Help with calming and help me sleep better.

I've thought about making one for my 9.5 year old who has adhd. she loves to pile on the blankets, i am guessing for the weight of them, but then gets SO hot! Maybe i'll find a pattern and make one!

I've been thinking of getting a weighted blanket. I have PTSD. I sleep with a comforter and a heavy quilt on my bed right now and I love the heaviness and I sleep well with it. I've always liked the way it feels when I'm in bed resting.

It's funny. When ever I go to the dentist and they put the lead drape on to take the x-rays, I always ask if they'll leave it on for a bit during the dental work. It makes me feel more calm.

My last T seemed to think I might have tactile defensiveness disorder (or whatever it's called) and I think my new T might also think i have it, because she brought up the same questions... I really want to get a weighted blanket or to make one, but haven't had the time or money. I did find a pattern for one online, though.

http://craftnectar.com/2009/09/03/ca...hted-blankets/

Like I said, I haven't made it yet, so I'm not sure how great it is (but it doesn't look too terribly hard...)

Seeker, congrats on the new blanket! That's awesome I'm a little jealous!

I got my blankets from dream catchers.. Weightedblanket.net

I too have always liked the dentist's apron. and when I visited italy when I was 20 (40 years ago), one of my most vivid memories was sleeping at a cousin's with his widowed stepmom, under the HEAVIEST quilts to where you could hardly move - and it was awesome! They were very poor, but she knew something we didn't know. I mean this is folk knowledge?

I love the dentist's X-ray apron too!

I really want to make my own. I try sleeping with lots of blankets but it always gets too hot.

This looks like something I would like!

I tend to go heavy on the blankets and pillows myself. I find that I get very cold in the middle of the night and need a lot of blankets. Often times I don't feel cold until I crawl into bed, after which I feel like I can't sleep unless I'm really warm! I love to sleep with a fan, both for the white noise and to cool myself off when the blankets are too much.. I have a bad habit of getting over eager about the blankets and waking up in a sweat, even though it was a peaceful night.

However, lately I've been sleeping a lot more lighter and I'm enjoying it. Just two pillows, a quilt, and a sheet.

I also have a stuffed leopard and a stuffed dalmatian that add to the cuddle factor.