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Has Anyone Tried Using A Weighted Blanket? I've Seen Them Online All Claim That They Offer Relief For Fibro, Anxiety, And Other Disorders.

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Worcester, MA
October 25, 2017
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I use heavier blankets to sleep it helps with pain but also helps with my anxiety an sensory problems i encounter . Good luck if you decide to try this :)

October 26, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

My son as sensory issues when he gets way anxious or upset he goes and gets it and it helps calm him.

October 26, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I sleep with 5 blankets to add the weighted effect. It helps

October 25, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I believe they are called "gravity blankets" - they are supposed to surround the body with a even weight which soothes the nervous system- like being swaddled. I know from my own experience, I need to have a certain weight on me in order to rest well. Look them up on YouTube or amazon. Ok?

October 25, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Its hard to have a regular blanket on some it feels like to much weight

October 28, 2017

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