HA & Weighted Blankets?

[Devyn]

Has anyone ever tried weighted blankets for their anxiety? I heard they were extremely useful on people with anxiety and sleeping problems like insomnia. I would like to hear from some people if they've ever tried them for their health anxiety.

[Meglen]

I just bought one, I will let you know if it works

[bdale1234]

Yes please do I heard it can be very helpful.

[Catherine S]

Is this an American product? I've personally never heard of it but maybe others know of this in the UK? What do they claim to do? Thanks.

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[Fishmanpa]

From what I understand, it's a kin to the way a baby fees safe when swaddled in blankets. Makes sense.

Positive thoughts

[worriermama]

Interesting, I know that therapy dogs for anxiety are able to lay/press their bodies over their owner's body during panic attacks. Seems like a similar principle. Also brings to mind Temple Grandin's work and "thundershirts" or pressure wraps for anxious dogs.

[NancyW]

Reading up on them now, interesting concept.

[cattia]

They are used a lot here in the UK for children with additional needs such as autism and sensory problems. I have a couple of friends whose kids have ASD and they find these very helpful. I thought they were more for sensory issues than anxiety as such, but I would be interested to know if they help.

[Catherine S]

Me too, especially with the insomnia aspect

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[Sixpack]

As Cattia said: weighted blankets are used extensively for those with sensory integration issues. I work with adults with disabilities. We have two of those blankets in the room I work in for 3 individuals. The weight of the blankets calms people who have sensory or anxiety issues. They come in a variety of weights--5 lbs to 30,35 etc. We use 20 pound blankets. Depending on the quality of the product you could spend very little or a great deal. As I recall the blanket we have are in the $100-125 range.

You can also get weighted jackets