During this time of the season, what is the most difficult thing to do when we wake up? Need a hint? You will find the answer in the question. Most of you must have guessed it by now. It is waking up in the cold morning. We want to stay in bed, covered under the coziest blanket, relieving all the stress, and providing our body with the rest it longs for. Do you know what else can make this task even more strenuous to achieve?
Let us provide you with some hints, it has been very popular for quite some time now. Moreover, it is known for providing the most comfortable and restful sleeping experience. With that, now the following hint might just open the book of answers for you, it is considered to be therapeutic. Most of you must know the answer by now. It is the Weighted Blanket.
Bedding Republic is here to provide you with all the information about the weighted blanket, which will act as, medicine for your restlessness and those with mental health issues. Let us have a look into it:
“Explicating: Weighted Blanket”
With the name, you might have guessed that it is a blanket, with a weight that is not possessed by any other regular blanket. To further know about it, let us be a guide to what it is. You will find these blankets in the shapes of duvets and throws. To make a throw into a heavy blanket, a dense yarn is used. For the duvet, different forms of filling are found including plastic, beads, ball bearings, and others.
The blanket further goes by the name of pressure therapy. Due to the weight and fill of the blanket, the name comes as no surprise. Do you know what bracket of weight it falls under? Hold a table or chair, as you will be awe-struck by the information. Are you ready? It weighs between 5 to 30 pounds.
The purpose of a weighted blanket is to provide a calming effect and encourage a night of comfortable sleep.
Moreover, you can style it not only on the bed but couch or sofa as well.
“Benefits”
As you know, the other name for a weighted blanket is pressure therapy, you can guess what it models for. It provides us with the sensation of being held. What do we long for when we are unable to keep our sanity intact? We long for care, similar to what our mothers do for us. The pressure of being held, calms our thoughts and emotions, bringing relief to us. Moreover, let us see what the pressure therapy can tackle:
- Pain
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Ameliorates sleeping experience
The technique, deep pressure stimulation, is not something we have not heard of. It has been around ages. However, now it comes in advanced forms such as weighted blankets.
“Savior”
The design of the weighted blankets is good for anyone who uses it. However, it is specially designed for people with certain medical conditions and those with anxiety or stress, which is often the cause of interruption in our sleep. Let us dig deep into what medical conditions it acts as a therapy, particularly:
- Anxiety & Depression
What is the one thing that is disturbed the most when we fall under the respective concerns: sleep. It is adversely affected by it. Nevertheless, the weighted blanket comes as our savior. Before we further trap ourselves in anxiety and depression, a weighted blanket will help us provide a night of comfortable sleep, fighting insomnia and all the thoughts that add to it.
- Autism
The pressure possessed by the weighted blanket provides comfort and relaxation to people with Autism. Studies suggest that anxiety and stress are commonly found in people with respective medical conditions. Thus, a weighted blanket is an astounding way to help relieve it.
- ADHD
People with the respective condition are found to be hyper and often fail to keep their focus intact. According to some studies, a weighted blanket has proven to be a source of bringing tranquility and improving focus.
- Chronic Pain
To all those suffering from physical aches, a weighted blanket is here as your savior. Chronic pain can bring in challenges that interrupt our functionality of fulfilling our daily tasks. Therefore, a weighted blanket can help bring ease to the pain.
“Maintenance”
When washing a weighted blanket follow the first and foremost rule of laundry, checking the label. With that, let us guide you to some general washing principles
- Use a mild detergent
- Use cold or warm water
- Gentle cycle
- Set dryer to low or medium
“Is It Safe For You?”
With the mesmerizing benefits that come with a weighted blanket, let us see if it is for you or not.
If you are someone who has insomnia or other conditions, mentioned before, weighted blankets will benefit you in numerous ways. However, certain things need to be ticked off before you decide on buying.
We need to understand that a weighted blanket is heavy, and certain risks are involved for people with certain conditions. Let us have a look at who should not have a weighted blanket:
- Children under the age of 10
- People with:
– Heart Disease
– Epilepsy
– Lung Disease
– Diabetes
