Weighted blanket actually helping anxiety — anyone else?
Anonymous
6 months ago
Skeptical at first but 3 months in with a 15lb Bearaby and my sleep latency dropped from 45 min to under 15. Real or placebo?
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There's actual research on this — DPT (deep pressure therapy) does increase serotonin and reduce cortisol. Not placebo.
Same experience here. 20lb chunky knit. Husband hates it though, so I sleep "under" while he sleeps "above."
Get the right weight — 10% of body weight is the rule. Too heavy and you'll overheat.
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