Hello.
Has anyone tried a weighted blanket designed to promote good sleep? What was your experience?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/jaymag-Weighted-Blanket-Anxiety-Individuals/dp/B07GKSKXZR/ref=sr_1_5?crid=36PQE4CH9ITXF&keywords=weighted+blankets+for+adults&qid=1570208863&sprefix=weighted+blanket%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-5
Thank you in advance
Daisy
I haven't personally but I have a friend who swears by it.
Certainly I sleep more deeply when I have 2 or 3 duvets on me so I imagine it would be of benefit.
The research is very unclear and obviously those selling them will bias the reports.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/anxiety-and-stress-weighing-heavily-at-night-a-new-blanket-might-help
Just like many things in life: no guarantees , some like them and others feel they are a waste of money. Some suppliers offer a money back guarantee if you find it unhelpful
This one has the top rating on Amazon 97% give 5 stars even though not the best selling
www.amazon.co.uk/.../ref=sspa_dk_detail_1
There are not any good trials showing benefits in autism and those done were on children, but the Amazon reviews you posted seem very happy with that product
www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/.../20140716-weighted-blankets.aspx
I got one this week in the autumn sale from Sumo. 2 nights in so far so good. I feel very relaxed when I'm under it. It could do with being a bit heavier though. I used it on the sofa last night and I felt calm. I have noticed, instead of having anxiety dreams, it's the same content of dream but a different outcome where I'm in control of the situation. The one I got was also made of cooling fabric which has been great. I usually love the weight of a duvet but get too hot.
It hasn't worked miracles but I have noticed a difference.
Never tried one, but I imagine I'd wake during the night feeling trapped or like I'm suffocating. I need freedom to sprawl and can't tolerate anything getting in the way.
I often double up my duvet because I like the weight so it seems logical that it could work, thank you for commenting.
Thank you for taking the time to provide those links Dave, I am a scientific sort so I like the research references - as you say we can't rely on vendors to offer impartial reports.
Great that it has been beneficial so far, have a fab weekend
great that you know yourself so well, I definitely lean more on the side of being cosy and 'held'. Enjoy your sprawling :-)
I have ordered one, I'll let you know how I get on! Delivery date is 23rd October!
I have two duvets on the bed. The bottom one is feather. It wraps around me then.