If you’re wondering what a weighted blanket is, they are just sleeping blankets that are heavier than regular ones. The extra weight primarily comes from added polymer pellets or glass beads in individual ‘pockets’ quilted into the material by hand. It’s very significant to pick a weighted blanket that will suit your weight and size. …
It may surprise you to know the practice of using weight and pressure to relieve stress and anxiety began with animals, not humans. Temple Grandin, an animal behavior expert, author, and well-known autism advocate suggested using a specific kind of pressured chute for cattle to calm them during veterinary procedures, and even at slaughterhouses. She …
Weighted blankets are an excellent alternative to drug or psychotherapy treatment that people with special needs often require. These heavier blankets provide just the right amount of pressure and stimulation to the Deep Pressure Touch (DPT) receptors of the body to help them relax and have restful sleep. While the benefits of weighted blankets are …
Have you heard about the amazing benefits of weighted blankets for calming anxiety, insomnia, and a myriad of other mental health issues? Did you know that a teenager with special needs could sleep better using one? People of all ages have tried weighted blankets for themselves, and achieved improved sleep, with many remarking on how …
Depression can impact and interfere with a lot more than just your mood. From a sudden drop in energy levels to a lack of focus, depression negatively affects the way you feel, think, and act! If you are suffering from depression or have experienced it at any point in your life, you know it is …