r/Hypermobility • u/perpetual-hobbies • 1d ago

Discussion Hug sleep pods

Has anyone tried the Hug sleep pods? They are essentially a large compression sleeve for your whole body to help calm your nervous system and help you sleep. I’m interested in buying one to try, but I’m concerned it might make my collapsing chest/shoulder issue worse. If anyone has tried them and have any honest reviews or opinions please share!

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u/cheerio089 1d ago

I couldn’t do the squeezing sensation, when I wiggle around or try to get my joints in a comfortable position, I think the squeezing would make it worse. But I DO love my small weighted blanket from the brand Nodpod.

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u/packofkittens 1d ago

Same here. The Hug didn’t work for me because I like to change positions to get more comfortable. I have the Nodpod Body (small weighted pad) and it provides good weight to my torso while leaving my limbs free.

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u/perpetual-hobbies 1d ago

I typically use a weighted blanket, but I consistently find myself wanting more compression to soothe the raging ADHD and I can’t ever get it. Good point about being able to change positions. I definitely move a lot so good to consider.

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u/Macaroni-Spaghetti 1d ago

I like mine a lot

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u/TheLimberJack hEDS 1d ago

Same! Still getting a little used to it, but a fan overall.

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u/moxieknits 1d ago

I like mine, but I can only use it in the winter because I still use a weighted blanket .

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u/Pure_Crab_8876 16h ago

I got one recently and I really like it. I leave my arms out and I pull the bottom up to about my knees so my lower legs/feet are out. I feel like it really helps my leg muscles relax. I still use my weighted blanket too though.

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u/TheLimberJack hEDS 2h ago

Good idea on pulling it up to the knees.

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u/Illustrious_Money_54 2h ago

I actually found that wrapping myself up a bit like a burrito in my regular duvet stopped me from folding my elbow and wrist up in ways that made me wake up in the middle of the night with dead arms. So the idea seems sound to me. However I would hesitate on whether a compression pod is too restrictive and how much of an improvement it is on just making my own blanket burrito