Current Events > Weighted blankets are the shit

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Everyone should have one. I've been having a hard time sleeping with all the bullshit going on in my life but I just got a weighted blanket and I'm out like a light after a few minutes. It's like you're being hugged by god. Definitely recommend.
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I got one, too, and it's great.

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I only weigh 130, so I get stuck and I have to call the police to help. They took my blanket away after the 3rd time :(.

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Lost_All_Senses posted...

I only weigh 130, so I get stuck and I have to call the police to help. They took my blanket away after the 3rd time :(.

Someone get this man some cornbread.

I do have this small fear that I'll have sleep paralysis one morning and the weighted blanket will fuck me up but I'll deal with that whenever it happens lol
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Does nothing for me the cat likes to sleep on it.

Ambien is the only thing that reliably puts me to sleep. I can take 25mg of melatonin and still take 2 hours to fall asleep and then wake up 3 hours later

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I get pretty baked before going to bed and think this would be such an awesome investment lol


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Smashingpmkns posted...

Someone get this man some cornbread.

I do have this small fear that I'll have sleep paralysis one morning and the weighted blanket will fuck me up but I'll deal with that whenever it happens lol

True. I sleep on my arms at times. It's triggered during that and it feels harder to shake myself out of it. It also happens more frequently. Like, if I shake out of it, then try to fall back asleep in the same exact position, I feel myself instantly slipping back into it. But if I turn over after, I'm fine. None of my recent cases have been extreme tho. Like 5 seconds of panic and then I shake out of it. Plus lime anything else, you become desensitized once you realize it's never had lasting effects on you.

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I've been wanting to invest in one but what's the weight y'all get for yours?

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Show me what one looks like or where you get them

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I tried one, didn't care for it. I have no problems sleeping though.
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SevenTenths posted...

Does nothing for me the cat likes to sleep on it.

Ambien is the only thing that reliably puts me to sleep. I can take 25mg of melatonin and still take 2 hours to fall asleep and then wake up 3 hours later

I'm no pill veterinarian but my understanding of melatonin is that it's supposed to keep you asleep for longer, not make you sleep. So that shit probably goes through your system while you're awake still. Could be wrong tho.
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Are they a lot hotter than a normal blanket? I sleep like a furnace, and i've never gotten one of these because I thought it would be too much heat wise.

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I like them. They help me sleep.

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Touch posted...

I've been wanting to invest in one but what's the weight y'all get for yours?

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idk why but the weight always makes me uncomfortable

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I don't know the weight. My gf got it on Amazon though and I dont think it's one of the nicer ones either. If I were to guess it's probably about 15 lbs.

I'm a hot sleeper too but I havent noticed it making it worse. There are cooling weighted blankets tho but I think they're pretty pricey.
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I might look for one on black friday/cyber monday online

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Are they like having bbw woman laying on you while you sleep

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they're a scam

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I just stick a barbell on top of me so I can get stronger even while I sleep.

Smashingpmkns posted...

I'm no pill veterinarian but my understanding of melatonin is that it's supposed to keep you asleep for longer, not make you sleep. So that shit probably goes through your system while you're awake still. Could be wrong tho.

Melatonin tells your body its sleep time. It's to help you fall asleep. Replace with nyquill/zzzquilll I can take 2 or 3 caps and still take hours to sleep

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I use a heated throw and can use it anywhere, cheap too.

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As for the questions, the recommended weight is 10% of your body weight. And I'd say it's as warm as a comforter. I have to turn on the ceiling fan or it's a little warm for me.

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SevenTenths posted...

Melatonin tells your body its sleep time. It's to help you fall asleep. Replace with nyquill/zzzquilll I can take 2 or 3 caps and still take hours to sleep

yeah but it takes time to kick in. You're recommended to take it 30mins to 2 hours before your bed time depending on how your body reacts

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I4NRulez posted...

yeah but it takes time to kick in. You're recommended to take it 30mins to 2 hours before your bed time depending on how your body reacts

Recommended is an hour and most will fall asleep within 15 minutes.

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Interesting, I might buy one.

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SevenTenths posted...

Melatonin tells your body its sleep time. It's to help you fall asleep. Replace with nyquill/zzzquilll I can take 2 or 3 caps and still take hours to sleep

Melatonin is for helping your sleep cycle like in jet lag, not for induction or maintenance of sleep

Recommend me one on Amazon, please.

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I want one that weighs 300lbs

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When you get up in the morning and throw the weighted blanket off
https://i.imgur.com/OFQzQdF.gif


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Bad_Mojo posted...

Recommend me one on Amazon, please.

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Bad_Mojo posted...

Recommend me one on Amazon, please.

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Since childhood I've used a giant carpet-like comforter.

do they make waifu weighted blankets

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Smashingpmkns posted...

Someone get this man some cornbread.

I do have this small fear that I'll have sleep paralysis one morning and the weighted blanket will fuck me up but I'll deal with that whenever it happens lol

You get that shit too? When it happens, try and relax, ignore the hallucinations (if you get those), because if youre able to take control, you can have out of body experiences. I used to get SP a couple times a month but its mostly stopped since I moved last year. I had a couple crazy experiences when I was able to relax and realize I wasnt going to die. 10/10, would recommend.

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The one we have is made by Waowoo from Amazon. I'm not sure if it's good because this is my first one but I like it a lot and it has decent reviews. I've read that some weighted blankets use a sand like material inside but this one uses a bead like material and you can really only tell if you squeeze it between your fingers.

And yeah I get sleep paralysis every once in a while but it's never a huge issue. I'll keep that in mind tho lol
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