I have been doing a lot of research into different solutions to help my fall asleep fast and stay asleep longer. While I do enjoy the benefits of melatonin, I do not want to develop a dependency on it despite it being a safe over the counter drug. I have had a few acquaintances mentioned that they have a weighted blanket and has changed their sleeping game for the better, I thought it would be worth my time to look into how it can help me.
Insomnia: the inability to sleep. It is estimated that over 40 million people suffer from insomnia, ya girl being on of them. However, using a weighted blanket might be the answer. According to researchers, deep touch pressure stimulation (essentially, a gentle pressure –that provided by a weighted blanket) releases serotonin, the chemical that regulates sleep. The weighted blanket is supposed to help improve your quality of sleep as well – that’s a major plus, right?Reducing anxiety and stress: It seems that deep touch pressure stimulation therapy is also good for helping to alleviate the stress and anxiety that you feel at times. The blanket acts as if there is actually someone around hugging you. I am a firm believer that hugs make the world go round, so I love a good hug. It really can make a difference in your mood when you are feeling like the world is collapsing. It seems that this therapy has proven to be effective for those who also suffer from ADHD. The pressure from the blanket is thought to help ADHD sufferers concentrate a little better on the task that they are preforming.RLS and Fibromyalgia Pain: Doctors recommend compression socks for their patients who suffer from restless leg syndrome because the compression is supposed to lessen the frequency of the tingly feeling that RLS encompasses. However, their patient often complain about the uncomfortable feeling that they feel due to the compression socks. Please enter your weight blanket; it will provide the same effective as the compression socks, with maximum comfort. The constant pressure from the blanket provides relief without the constriction that you may feel from the socks. I know that RLS and Fibromyalgia are two completely different illnesses, but the weighted blankets provides the same benefits for those who suffer from either illnesses. Now, my favorite benefit provided by the use of the weighted blanket is not human related at all – it’s a wonderful solutions for our favorite furry friends. I know that cats are particular when it comes to cuddling and other furry things, so this may not be a good idea for them, but if you know me, you know that I am partial to dogs, so this is truly who it is meant for. My furry friend is among the majority that do not take well to sirens (police or ambulances) or fireworks. While I enjoy every moment that I can spend cuddling with dog, I hate that he’s frightened by these things. The weighted blanket works for dogs as it does for humans; so just like us, when having a panic or stress attach, the weighted therapy makes things seem better, it provides a sense of calm and comfort to our fur babies.
