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The magic of Weighted Blanket
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The magic of Weighted Blanket
So in the never ending pursuit of a good night sleep, I researched the idea of "weighted blankets" and finally succumbed to purchasing one. At 6'2" and 210lb, I needed to get a heavier and larger blanket so I went with a 60"x80" size at 20lb, filled with ceramic beads.
The banket itself has a soft side and what I call a "fury" side so it looks pleasing as well as (fingers crossed) being functional.
Last night I used it for the first time and the results were great.
I slept through the night without even moving once (true story) Big Grin
   
It got a little too hot but we keep our bedroom temperature very low in winter time, so it wasn't a bad thing.
I am generally sleeping much better since I went back on my DS1 ASV machine but average waking up at least once.
So if this blanket keeps me down the whole night for a whole week, I think we can safely call the experiment a winner.
Ps.
My wife is too scared of using it (too heavy for her), so she is still on the fence about the idea.
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Thanks for your post! Very helpful.

(about 4 years ago I broke my left humorous bone right through at the shoulder. I learned how many times I rolled on my left shoulder.)
Sleep quality is so important.
DaveL
compliant for 35 years /// Still trying!

I'm just a cpap user like you. I don't give medical advice. Seek the advice of a physician before seeking treatment for medical conditions including sleep apnea. Sleep-well

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wow, that's neat.

QAL
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Does a weighted blanked work as well for slide sleepers who have a tendency to turn over?
"The object in life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." -- Marcus Aurelius
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I'm a side sleeper and have no issues turning over. What I like about it is that because its uniformly heavier than a normal blanket (ceramic beads in 4"x4" pockets across its entire surface), it gets rid of air pockets around you, but doesn't get too restrictive to make turning over a hassle. If you toss and turn a lot, you should consider choosing a fabric that is easier to slide under, although the purpose of this blanket is to help reduce tossing and turning.
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@smantz

Thank you!
"The object in life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." -- Marcus Aurelius
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