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[–] [email protected] 101 points 8 months ago (3 children)

Doesnt really say anything - there have been plenty of products that were designed for specific people that ended up being adopted by others because it just was a better product for them as well

Like how Coca Cola was originay created for people with a morphine addiction. Unless morphine addiction became a lot more widespread recently while I wasnt looking.

[–] [email protected] 41 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

So you’re saying if I love Cola, I should try morphine then, right?

[–] [email protected] 20 points 8 months ago

yes, but also if you don't love Cola.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 8 months ago

Lol. Get rid of your morphine addiction, switch to harmless cocaine. Cocaine, it's slightly less addictive.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I don't like cola all that much and I'm not on morphine, so you might be onto something...

[–] [email protected] 14 points 8 months ago

It's just not the same without all the cocaine.

[–] [email protected] 65 points 8 months ago

Weighted blankets are used for a number of health reasons.

People who have a lot of stress or struggle falling asleep at night benefit from them as well.

[–] Itte 30 points 8 months ago (5 children)

Hmm... now I kind of wanna buy one.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 8 months ago (1 children)

They're actually magical. Turns your body off.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

I used to take prescribed melatonin supplements and getting a weighted blanket to make myself feel all snuggly and cozy I was out like a light, like falling asleep even faster. I got off the melatonin cus I was able to fall asleep with the blanket and now I have one less med im the carefully balanced system that is my meds in my body

Whether it was placebo or conveniently timed of not needing meds or actually working I love my blanket

[–] [email protected] 6 points 8 months ago

Don't fall for big blanket's obvious ad tactics.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 8 months ago (1 children)

One friend said that he would occasionally forget it’s weighted when trying to move it, then completely wrench his arm out as he attempts to make the bed

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago

I find it weird in that I barely notice the weight when using it, but it somehow magically gets heavier whenever I have to move it by hand / make the bed / etc.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago

They work. But get one size larger than you think, they don't mold like normal blankets.

[–] PsychedSy 1 points 8 months ago

I got a 25lb one and it keeps me from moving so much.

[–] [email protected] 24 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Don't let that blanket decide who you are.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

let me do it. I am the arbiter of autism. everyone has to ask me

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

That's the same thing my psychologist told me! I've asked her like 3-5 times if she's sure I'm autistic, and she has confirmed every time. I don't know though. What if I'm not autistic? Here are my relevant characteristics:

  • I use a weighted blanket
  • Sometimes my skin burns, and I have to shake about to feel better
  • I'm nearly always playing a drum beat in my head
  • A psychologist that specializes in autism assessments and treatment has confirmed it 3-5 times
  • My psychologist friends that have known me for 7 years are certain I'm autistic
  • I'm 100% autistic

What do you think?

[–] [email protected] 11 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Don't worry, it could be something else (maybe worse) wrong with your brain that isn't autism :D

(I haven't tried one due to cost, heat, probably added difficulty w/cleaning, and cost again for the ones that might not have those other issues)

[–] Ashyr 13 points 8 months ago (2 children)

They're great, the whole point is they give you extra weight of a comforter without additional heat. Cleaning is easy, you just take the cover off like a duvet and wash them.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 8 months ago (1 children)

without additional heat

Lies! Maybe it's just me, but I overheated under my weighted blanket and had to fight my way out of it.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 8 months ago

I got one that is double sided. One side keeps heat in a lot more. So I can switch it up depending on the season and temperature. It's lovely.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

I just use a sheet most of the time (even now in the winter) because I overheat easily (I don't really sweat).

I'm broke so even the bottom price of $35 seems expensive, anything marketed as "cooling" or just large-weave (?) is considerably more expensive. Large-weave seems like it'd be cooler, but that is coverless so that was my thinking.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 8 months ago

I chalk it to the curbside effect and just keep on in denial land

[–] [email protected] 7 points 8 months ago

I got to try out a friends and wanted one ever since but can't afford one :( Most comforotable blanket ever.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

Yoooo, weighted blankets are the bomb, but changing the sheets is a workout.