Weighted blankets

[Sturdy]

Hi, I’ve been looking at weighted blankets, has anyone got one, and does it ease pain, help you sleep well, reduces depression etc.

I’ve read that about 10kg is the best weight. What does any of you think? Good or bad?

[Dizzytwo Moderator]

Hi there, we have many posts on weighted blankets.This is just one of the many posted recently I hope you find it helpful.

healthunlocked.com/fibromya...

If you wish to read more all you need to do is put weighted blankets in the search bar 😊

Momo

[Sturdy in reply to Dizzytwo]

Thank you Dizzytwo

[Sketch2019]

Hi I’ve got one on a bad day it’s great you certainly sleep better deff recommend it 😄

[Sturdy in reply to Sketch2019]

Thank you

[Bewitch]

I got one after after many recommendations in the hope that it would help with sleep. It is nice, good quality and different, being so luxurious and heavy. Sadly, it has not made a difference to my quality of sleep. That said, it is conformting when resting on the sofa. X

[Sturdy in reply to Bewitch]

Thank you bewitched

[Bewitch in reply to Bewitch]

Ok

[Queenielot]

Hi Sturdy yes I bought one but I got a double one and my husband hated it I liked it although it didn't help with sleep in the end I had to take it of if you are going to get one get a single hope you enjoy it if you get one

[Sturdy in reply to Queenielot]

Thank you Queenielot

[JayCeon]

I've just gone thru the long thread Momo's reminded of from a month ago, which is mainly positive and I can't find a clear answer to the weight question properly, sounds more like trial and error. But on most of the web shops I've looked at, it says aim for 10% of your body weight and if you're not sure take a bit less. Interesting how (as Momo says) it comes up here so often, every few months. It actually seems to be a very UK thing (even tho our German Aldi has one on sale at the moment), because I've never heard it mentioned for fibromyalgia in Germany or the US.

I've simulated it before and tried again tonight, using several heavier blankets, and realized that it oppresses me, doesn't make me less fidgety, so it irritates me instead of helping, I had to get up for over an hour to get the irritation out of my body again. It also reminded me that since fibro I can't take much cuddling at night any more for the same reason. Before it used to be the opposite, c'dn't sleep without cuddling. So I'd suggest if you (think you might) like to be cuddled all night, it might be right for you. I'd be interested if those who it helps see that differently... Also my skin/body can take no 'plastic', which means there is only one weighted blanket on the market natural enough for me, a Swedish one, from Cura, probably the most expensive (Eco). All others have polyester etc. inside it somewhere, altho a lot flaunt their eco/organic parts.

[Sturdy in reply to JayCeon]

Thank you JayCeon

[LoneEra in reply to JayCeon]

I’ve had a weighted blanket about 2 weeks. The first few nights it annoyed me no end!! Then I started using it only on my legs and building up a tolerance to it. Now it seems a bit better. But some nights I still get annoyed with it and throw it off 😂 It seems to work best when I’m lying on my back. Which is a shame as I actually normally like to sleep on my front or sometimes my side.

[JayCeon in reply to LoneEra]

Oh dear, same here with sleeping on front (with a small pillow under part of my face so my neck isn't bent much) or side, better so I can half-twist my back. Maybe I sh'dn't give up yet and try/adapt your way, thx! Like throwing the darn stuff off with a shout of satisfaction ;->

[Sturdy in reply to JayCeon]

I’ve gone the idea I think, no ones particularly positive about them, and there to expensive to buy on the off chance

[LoneEra in reply to Sturdy]

I bought one with a 30 day money back guarantee! So if you don’t get on with it they let you send it back and you get a refund. Brand called Kuddly.

[Sturdy in reply to LoneEra]

Thank you LoneEra it has helped

[Sturdy in reply to LoneEra]

Thank you I’m beginning to think that I won’t buy one

[Dee-ivy06]

I have one,they sell them in home bargains,it weighs15pounds and it cost I think £30 which isn't bad compared to websites,you can different weights,I find it comfortable,and snuggly,hope this helps good luck,

[Sturdy in reply to Dee-ivy06]

Thank you Dee-ivy06 I’m still thinking about getting one

[Trinity6611]

Hi - I got a weighted blanket 4 weeks ago after seeing about it on here and it’s made a big difference for me- I’m sleeping so much better- think it’s down to the individual ( mine was from kuddly )

[Sturdy in reply to Trinity6611]

Thank you I’ve looked on that site I think it has a sale on

[KateMaguire]

Love my weighted blanket, kuddly have sales on frequently on Amazon. Good luck! Xx ooh, if you have pets don't let them get under if they're small as they can e too heavy for them. X

[LisaSnow FMA UK Volunteer in reply to KateMaguire]

And if you have cats put another blanket between their claws and the weighted blanket, or sands will fall out 😂.

[Sturdy in reply to LisaSnow]

Oh dear.

[Sturdy in reply to KateMaguire]

Thank you KateMaguire

[Countrygirl20]

I bought a Kuddly weighted blanket. It has helped with my lazy legs a lot and it somehow helps you feel more relaxed, but for me it hasn't helped with the pain. Even though the blanket is weighted they are nice and snuggly

[NeutralGazelle]

Yes I have one, I don’t use it every night, mostly just when I am struggling to sleep due to restless legs. I personally do think it helps. Kind of numbs out the pain and I fall into a very deep sleep. The blankets take some getting used to though and sometimes it makes me feel claustrophobic and like I can’t move freely under the weight of it. So pros and cons but yes I would recommend trying one.

[JayCeon in reply to NeutralGazelle]

Ah, thanks Gazelle, I've been wondering if it's good for restless legs etc. It's unclear to me and my sleep-lab-psychiatrist if I have directly restless legs, but I certainly often have an indefinite unrest/restless feeling in the lower back or somewhere I can't localize once or twice a night, and that serves for the longest sleep breaks, often 30'-2h... And similarly I've been trying out putting thicker blankets on, sometimes good, sometimes bad, like you say. Now I know from you guys I don't have to hold thru, I can just throw them off if it's not helping, that's a good way of using them.