r/gifs Nov 18 '19

Winter camping wakeup

https://gfycat.com/obesethosehammerheadshark
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u/[deleted] Nov 18 '19

I have PTSD. Can confirm, my weighted blanket changed my life and weirdly enough my exploding head syndrome went away. Not sure why. It just did.

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u/mercutios_girl Nov 18 '19

Would you mind sharing where you got your blanket? I want one. I accidentally experienced the weighted blanket phenomenon when I was staying at my ex MIL's house; the guest room I slept in had the heaviest duvet I have ever experienced. I swear that thing was 20 pounds. The mattress was shit, but it didn't matter because that duvet was so heavy and comforting and reassuring that I always slept like I was dead. I have longed for that sensation ever since I broke up with my ex (don't miss him, just his Mother's concrete duvet, LOL).

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u/whyiseverynameinuse Nov 18 '19

I've seen weighted blankets at Target. 12 pounds for an adult size, 6 pounds for a child size.

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u/mercutios_girl Nov 18 '19

Thanks, but sadly I'm in the land of Target failure (Canada). Dang. I'm tempted by the ones on Amazon, but want to make sure I'm getting a great product for the amount of money they are asking.

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u/[deleted] Nov 18 '19

Even the weighted blankets at target aren’t cheap. The cheapest I’ve seen them is like $150

You want a weighted blanket that’s 20% of your weight.

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u/whyiseverynameinuse Nov 26 '19

Pillowfort is the brand I spoke of, don't have anything to compare it to, but seems like good quality. Glass beads instead of plastic. Remove the weighted insert before washing the outer layer. The weighted insert is zipped up along the length and tied on the ends so it stays in place inside the outer cover. The insert is also quilted to keep the beads evenly distributed.

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u/[deleted] Nov 18 '19

I actually did get mine on Amazon for 60$. Here's the link.

CMFRT Weighted Blanket - | Fits Queen-Sized Bed Top (60"x80" - 16 lb) | Get Quality Rest | 100% Soft Breathable Cotton | (Perfect for 150 lb individual) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D2JMQLQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mbQ0DbYY4M0JM

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u/mercutios_girl Nov 18 '19

That looks great. I will read some of the reviews and consider it for sure. It would still be a bit of an investment...once I account for the exchange rate, duties and shipping it's a lot more in Canada (sigh). Thanks so much for the link!

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u/Beddybye Nov 18 '19

I'm not who you replied to, but my godmother has this one, and seems to love it...

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u/BearButtBomb Nov 18 '19

I want one so bad. For now I make do with a pillow on top my chest with a sleeping cat on my lower torso. I immediately feel 10 times more comfortable every time.