It is ironic that I came here to ask about weighted blankets.

I don't use weighted blankets but have used very heavy quilts in the past few weeks. I am thinking now about getting weighted blankets with hope that they will not be as hot but do not know what they are like. I suppose they have the same affect.

For me I am just realizing that they can help me. A counselor several years ago told me to try but I did not follow through. I was very claustrophobic before but now I feel better in smaller places. I would not have ever intentionally put anything that made me feel held down.

I have slept for many days with my quilts and now days without. With the blanket the only thing I noticed was more sensitivity to temperature but all other senses calmed down. My brain did not seems as full of 'noise' - less trapped. I also am not visibly shaking and my skin isn't as sensitive to touch. Without I notice I wake up more agitated, anxiety high, less ability to focus and more "moody". It is almost like the blanket gives my body a place to start at a normal place instead of the high sensory overload.

Did you make your own weighted blanket or buy one? I have only seen them for children. I will be talking to my OT about this too.