Weighted blankets might ease insomnia and anxiety

Re:Weighted blankets might ease insomnia and anxiety by Moeg on Thursday September 05, 2019 @03:46AM (#20884674)

Around 9 years ago I was prescribed a weighed blanket with chains inside it, an enormous help to my sleep quality and even helpful daytime during stressful times. I have Aspergers. Nice to see these become more common alternative to medication.

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Re:Weighted blankets might ease insomnia and anxiety by Kaibeezy on Thursday September 05, 2019 @04:45AM (#20884979)

Thanks to you and OP for the reminder and encouragement. I’d been meaning to get one for my sleep-challenged Aspie.

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Re:Weighted blankets might ease insomnia and anxiety by Zenbit_UX on Thursday September 05, 2019 @11:22AM (#20887613)

I've only ever heard that term being used derogatoroly online, do you really use Aspie as a term of endearment towards your family member?

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Re:Weighted blankets might ease insomnia and anxiety by TheOperator on Saturday September 07, 2019 @07:27AM (#20903127)

Aspie is usually not considered derogatory... more casual and friendly. Some may not like the word but it doesn't have any sort of sinister connotation. I see pretty much every synonym for Autism or Aspergers being used derogatorily online.

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Re:Weighted blankets might ease insomnia and anxiety by Kaibeezy on Friday September 06, 2019 @05:24AM (#20894228)

I've only ever seen or heard it used positively and even affectionately. If that's not usual, it's high time it be reappropriated.

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Re:Weighted blankets might ease insomnia and anxiety by Tyr42 on Thursday September 05, 2019 @02:20PM (#20889407)

My sample size of one says yes.

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