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Anon buys a weighted blanket (sh.itjust.works)
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[-] ClamDrinker@lemmy.world 101 points 2 years ago

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.

[-] suction@lemmy.world 41 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

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

[-] moriquende@lemmy.world 20 points 2 years ago

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

[-] Aggravationstation@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years ago

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

[-] Sotuanduso@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago

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

[-] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 14 points 2 years ago

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

[-] aeronmelon@lemm.ee 66 points 2 years 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@sh.itjust.works 31 points 2 years ago

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

[-] SkyezOpen@lemmy.world 17 points 2 years ago

They're actually magical. Turns your body off.

[-] FlihpFlorp@lemm.ee 9 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years 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

[-] ivanafterall@kbin.social 6 points 2 years ago

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

[-] Darkmuch@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

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

[-] Rolder@reddthat.com 4 points 2 years 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.

[-] Thermal_shocked@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

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

[-] PsychedSy@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 years ago

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

[-] AgentGrimstone@lemmy.world 24 points 2 years ago

Don't let that blanket decide who you are.

[-] DavidGarcia@feddit.nl 3 points 2 years ago

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

[-] BackOnMyBS@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years 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?

[-] insomniac_lemon@kbin.social 14 points 2 years ago

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@sh.itjust.works 13 points 2 years ago

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.

[-] ouRKaoS@lemmy.today 11 points 2 years ago

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.

[-] ShunkW@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years 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.

[-] insomniac_lemon@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years 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.

[-] PhlubbaDubba@lemm.ee 9 points 2 years ago

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

[-] GuyDudeman@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago

Makes me wonder if autistic people just weren’t hugged/snuggled enough as kids.

[-] DoYouNot@lemmy.world 40 points 2 years ago

Very old school hypothesis that has not stood up to scrutiny. a.k.a "Refrigerator Mother" hypothesis

[-] jopepa@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago

Academic sexism is cool to get rid of

[-] aeronmelon@lemm.ee 35 points 2 years ago

As a teacher, I've come to the realization that almost everyone wasn't hugged enough as a kid.

It breaks my heart every time I realize I'm the first person in a kid's life that believed in them or told them that they were smart.

[-] Zehzin@lemmy.world 19 points 2 years ago

No but 4chan users weren't

[-] jopepa@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago

You can look up parents’ experience raising autistic children and not wonder that.

[-] CheeseNoodle@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

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

[-] BackOnMyBS@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

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

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