Will A Weighted Blanket Help Stop Anxiety, Insomnia, or Stress?

[@smilesmile7330]

I love how much fun they have. You can tell they enjoy making these videos.

[@TischTosh]

I think it's amazing how frequently you produce videos and I love the variety of health related topics. Thanks for your hard work.

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you very much for the support! :)

[@drinkzcoffee5183]

I have a weighted blanket. Best gift I've ever received! I have fibromyalgia, ptsd, anxiety, and I'm healing from two herniated discs in my lumbar which caused huge sciatic and nerve issues (not to mention massive fibro problems). I bought a very expensive mattress that helped a bit, I've been through yrs of physical therapy (and watch and participate with you guys) which has allowed me to gain strength and mobility. But the weighted blanket has helped me in ways nothing else could. As soon as I opened it, honestly still too weak to lift it, my mom laid it on me and I was immediately relaxed. I'm constantly on alert due to my ptsd and anxiety but the blanket switched off that part of my brain... As I laid there loud noises didn't scare me and bright lights didn't hurt my eyes. Going to bed, using the blanket, became easy again. My muscle spasms stopped. My skin no longer crawled nor itched due to nerve issues. My nightly pain slowly subsided. And I no longer woke every hour due to any negative issues. In 4 months I'm now pain free from the herniated discs and sciatica problems. At home I've incorporated my weighted blanket into my physical therapy and yoga routines. I still have struggles, the blanket isn't a cure-all, but it helps tremendously. I don't take pain meds... Something I was afraid of taking for the long haul. My anxiety at home is so much better. I live alone and I have gone through tough times. I was looking into getting a therapy pet... But now, as funny as it sounds, I have my blanket lol. Wish I could take it with me everywhere!

[@janedoe805]

I started using a “Weighted Blanket” after I became widowed after several months of severe insomnia. It worked like a charm, I also found a White Noise Machine That had a “Snoring” sound.

[@wirechair]

Whoa really? I’m glad to hear it helped you. I wanna get one as well.

[@Christine_]

Absolutely it does. I bought one and never looked back. THE MOST relaxing and calming thing ever!

[@theeggandi6391]

It's like a giant hug

[@BeyondExtinctionLove]

My daughter gave me a weighted blanket for Christmas cause I always used 4 heavy blankets...this weighted blanket changed my life. I sleep a million times easier...no more anxiety. This blanket has totally helped me sleep and improved my sense of well being. I totally love it.

[@laurac881]

Only Bob and Brad would turn a blanket into an exercise tool 🤣

[@drinkzcoffee5183]

I use mine during my at home physical therapy...

[@vanessagray4131]

I can see this working for me. I once had a very heavy suede comforter and I slept really good with it. When I know longer had it I had and I'm still having a hard time sleeping. I was just talking about this the other day with one of my coworkers. At one point I thought I was just imagining things. Now that I've seen this video I find some truth in it. Thank you for this video and all your videos.

[@drinkzcoffee5183]

I have one, they are fantastic! And most that I've seen come with a velvety or sued-like texture. I hope you get one. For me it was an answered prayer! And mine has never been too hot and it kept me warm in winter... well Texas winter lol. I hope you get one! I'm 38, my mom and I saved up for mine and sometimes I go visit her with my blanket so she can take an extra long nap!! Much Love 💛💛💛

[@anabel1208]

Awesome review! You two are hilarious! I found that I have to lay on my back if I use my weighted blanket, otherwise the weight makes my body hurt. I have fibromyalgia and moderate to severe anxiety. It really does help when I’m having an anxiety attack to lay down under this blanket and focus on my breathing. The anxiety seems to melt away much faster.

[@flowergrowersmith449]

Also, tucking your knees up into a ball can help you get off to sleep. If you tucked up and put this blanket on you, you'd be asleep almost straight away. This is a terrific looking product.

[@margepaz]

I love your channel other than having to fast forward to about 1:50 on all vids.

[@monicacollins8289]

As a lifelong, diagnosed insomniac, using heavy blankets helps enormously. So does wearing socks to reduce overstimulation of my feet (a study recently showed this to be true). I liked the analogy of being swaddled, and I also like that lead thingy at my dentist's office.

[@LAJACOBS1]

I work in an alternative school with behavioral kids and we use weighted vest, blankets and they work great.

[@LAJACOBS1]

Dubs B The weighted vest have pockets with like sand bags which can be removed to wash. A couple other vest are just Velcro that you can tighten for a squeezing effect. The blankets are similar to the vest with patches of sand for weight.

[@Mustangs73]

My mom had Parkinson’s and this helped her in the late stages of the disease as her anxiety increased towards bedtime.

[@remsoyl900]

My blanket weighs 26 lbs . Never leave home without it . I've had a heavy blanket my entire life and sleep like a baby

[@tlsnana9539]

I hadn’t heard of these until I hurt my shoulder helping my son out of bed in hospital. On count, that time, after only a week, he had 21 blankets on his bed. I kept asking Nsg if he had a “thermostat” problem. I read about making a heavy comforter for warmth and happily discovered this alternative. He needed the weight not the warmth. 2020 was a tough year for everyone. We especially miss his friends from special Olympics and group. These have gotten so cheap that We now have 4 weighted blankets - 1 for his bed, 1 for the daybed, 1 for me, and I have a spare weighted blanket for his (many) trips to Hospital. I keep it in a wheeled carry on suitcase with an infinity pillow for myself. The other patients can now have extra blankets and some poor staff member doesn’t have to haul the blankets to laundry when we’re discharged. 😉 Thank you for sharing this info. Our nights (and days) are much better.

[@reagan6743]

I’m laying under mine currently and it is my favorite thing ever!!! I moved to an apartment in a kinda bad area and the blanket feels like someone is swaddling me to sleep and i have no more problems falling asleep 😴

[@mcprolife29]

Same

[@Idkgoogleitbro]

I used to wear a jacket all the time in middle school and it worked like a swaddler for me

[@Dark2Light1976]

I absolutely LOVE my weighted blanket! One of the best investments I’ve ever made! Mine is super soft too!!

[@clararaimundi551]

What brand?

[@TobyBauters]

How is it after a year?

[@jacquelineduarte]

I love weight on top of me I even like when people step on my feet I have anxiety and I always go to sleep late so this will definitely work on me I'm getting one in a few days hopefully this weekend

[@ChowDownDetroit]

My Girlfriend has a 15LB weighed blanket and she loves it. She has hard time sleeping now without the blanket.

[@hollithurston4283]

I have an electric blanket that has extra weight to it and I love it. I find myself falling asleep so fast every single night. It's so calming to have and I feel so secure and cuddly

[@Stevo1361]

I havent looked at the subscriber number for a while, 1.1 millions subs. Wow, well done.

[@MrJadams27]

A quilt is centuries old. Maybe grandma was right?

[@carmendawnallan8871]

My Thoughts,Exactly. Was just thinking,same before I seen comments. 😊 On my List to,get one again. Great Video,Bob and Brad. Very Informative !!

[@ginnyjollykidd]

I made an afghan as a bedspread, and i used worsted weight yarn by Caron, Simply Soft. Gathering the whole thing in my arms weighed about 15-20 lbs. I felt its weight a good feel. Otherwise, I sleep with a big comforter. There's the weight, and something to hug onto.

[@carmendawnallan8871]

@@ginnyjollykidd Nice. Thank you, for sharing that. I have a afghan. I'm going try it,out. Happy Easter,Everyone on this Thread. 😊 🐇🐇

[@ms.5779]

yankeewhite ..and it was heavy as hell!!

[@juliannetaylor8991]

I have one. I love it. I bought mine on Amazon. I paid $50 for a 15 pound queen size with glass beads. Just carefully check the reviews.

[@denniscircawdm]

They use these on dogs who are afraid of storms (ThunderJacket or Thundercoat I think is the main name). I can't sleep with a lot of weight on me, so this would make me feel a bit suffocated and also not help me for sleeping either. But for some people - go for it! 15 pounds?? Good camera work on this one. Way to go Liz! :)

[@Beautiful-Sickening-Rolex]

my experience is that it was helpful, improved sleep...but isn't some miracle to someone with larger levels of anxiety....I can still have bouts of insomnia even with my weighted blanket....definitely worth getting though I think, any help with sleep is good

[@purrbugaloo]

I just have 20 to 30lbs of cats sleep on me. The kitties are better than a weighted blanket. They're soft. They generate heat. They purr and snuggle. Actually I used to sleep with a lot of heavy blankets so I get the appeal. Still, you can't go wrong with snuggly kitties (or dogs) 💚🐾

[@Nepthu]

Is their urine warm too?

[@ABWeaver]

YES!! When I go to the dentist I ask to keep the weighted blanket for xray. It works!

[@pdubstuff]

I got one yesterday, I had the best sleep that I have in a long time.

[@feurigerStern]

A weighted blanket has worked for me as long as I can remember. The only problem is that I can't use it in hot weather.

[@dianedobry5380]

Hey Bob and Brad, they should make it in the shape of a person with a head and arms (like the Japanese make for pillows that young women buy) . If you have a head and arms and legs you could sleep with it Like someone hugging or cuddling you. And for singles or elderly who dobt get hugs it could feel comforting to have someone a arm around them or a feeling if being hugged

[@MaryMary-wd5uv]

This is so true. I’m over 50 and have always had sleep issues and restless leg syndrome. I bought a 20 pound weighted blanket 6 months ago and every night now I sleep the sleep of 1,000 sleeping puppies! All joking aside, the weighted blanket feels so wonderful like I’m being hugged very gently. I finally look forward to going to sleep at night because I don’t toss and turn any longer. In fact I don’t even remember falling asleep anymore I get into bed and I wake up refreshed every morning and that’s it. I swear by weighted blankets now. I am too and I take one with me when I travel.

[@greenerpastures1000]

I'm not an anxious person, but I was surprised how much I enjoyed a weighted blanket. I was concerned that it would be too hot, but it wasn't. I slept better and longer.

[@boardgamefangirl]

Actually there are now COOL weighted blankets that you will not get hot it. Weighted blankets are the best-they work and you will not even get up in the night. Not sure why they work but they do!

[@swissuz]

Thank you for sharing that! I'll have to look that up.

[@boardgamefangirl]

@@swissuz It's called HUSH Iced. It finished on Kickstarter recently but you can back them on Indigogo as a pre-order I think. Or look at Kickstarter. I backed another weighted blanked on Kickstarter a couple of years ago but it's too hot for the summer but it is AMAZING.

[@factitiously]

Have you guys watched Forks Over Knives on Netflix yet? I really think it would be great for your show!

[@BexfromTexas]

You can make one with penny's in each quilted pocket, if you know a quilter

[@ginnyjollykidd]

Quilting isn't hard. It's just tedious and lots of it.

[@BexfromTexas]

@@ginnyjollykidd yes, I am a quilter :)

[@tiredoftrolls2629]

I love staying with my grandparents as my grandmother would tuck the sheets extra tight.

[@mcprolife29]

Is that why they say tuck me into bed?! Now it makes sense.

[@tiredoftrolls2629]

@@mcprolife29 she tucked in the sheets at the foot and the sides very tight. Loved it

[@Carlie_flower]

You guys always have a video about the stuff I'm curious about haha you guys rock

[@OldRaver]

Nope. I hate pressure of my quilt on me especially my feet! (Esp my toes!!) I sleep with one leg out too!

[@lolthanks5976]

I just wanna talk about the ad that I saw before watching this video. I feel like it really influenced the way that I’m going to perceive this video. I’m 99% certain I saw a palm analysis app before viewing. Now... even if these are two scientists with tons of research about sleep and human psychology all I can think about is the idea that someone is judging their personality/predicting their future based on the shape of their hand. Thanks ads. I def wish I paid for KZbin Premium I guess.

[@Trayne1837]

There are several tutorials on KZbin. That teaches you to make them inexpensively

[@thedude8526]

That thumbnail 😂

[@troz451]

Is it just me or are there a ton of choppy edits in this episode? Why Bob why?

[@FrozenSurf]

Troz 451 jump cuts, it's what the youth do to their KZbin vids, needlessly

[@swissuz]

Troz....are you anxious? I hope you entered the give away! : D

[@Helluvachic]

Gonna have to get one of these! When you guys develop an exercise for that broken heart, I'm sure you can add a few more initials behind your names! 😉

[@jonathantran7102]

Well that was really wholesome to watch

[@oceansdaughter9885]

I love my weighted blanket!

[@sambalokiizarame9439]

Wow I have never heard of this. Thank you gentlemen!

[@user-kt4qi9yy5i]

I read these blankets helps people with Mal De Debarquement Syndrome . I will try one.

[@rickkrockstar]

🎶on the internet🎶

[@remsoyl900]

I made mine myself. In the winter I also is another Comforter under it .

[@flyhigh9944]

Good Guy how did you make it?

[@christinalange3280]

I love my weighted blanket for when my body feels restless! However it does not seem to work for stressful ruminating thoughts. Really only counseling can help that.

[@swissuz]

Christine....have you tried GABA at bedtime...or 20 minutes before. It's a natural hormone your body makes. GABA helps calm your mind so you can fall asleep faster. It's not very expensive. You can get it at GNC. If it doesn't work, you can return it within 30 days. It doesn't get better than that!

[@purrbugaloo]

Does anyone know how you clean or wash a blanket like that?

[@flowergrowersmith449]

I'd get it dry cleaned - it'd take ages to dry...!

[@mcprolife29]

Mine has a cover that comes off. I also dnt put directly on me. I put it over my sheet and or blanket. Mine is a large throw size not a blanket sized.

[@ginnyjollykidd]

This is the worst thing about Vellux blankets: they don't snuggle and they don't drape. They are light as air and can blow off at the least provocation. My heavy Afghan does snuggle and gives me pleasant weight. And there are design holes in it so it can be used as a cool blanket.

[@marie-danielleoreilly3468]

Very interesting video, teachers Bob and Brad...when I was anxieux, I always asked my husband to take me in his arms and to give me a very hard tait hogue and ma anxiety stppped immediately. So I believe in this heavy blanket. 🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭

[@Piperloumeditation]

I have a weighted blanket from mosaic.. it’s so awesome

[@drmelissastitz]

As a surgeon, you need to do better research if you are going to promote a product. The most important thing to realize about purchasing a weighted blanket is that it done according to body weight. It is also a blanket that covers the top of the mattress with zero overhang on the edges. If only one spouse needs it, a Twin blanket would need to be purchased. The blanket can be purchased with or without the duvet cover. Blanket sets with the duvet cover are obviously more expensive, but the price depends upon weight and size. Amazon constantly has deals on both, with the best deals in February. I reccomend these blankets to my patients having a difficult time in rehab. This seems to calm them, make them sleep better and boost their mood a bit.

[@mcprolife29]

My husband ordered mine to heavy. I got a large throw during the black Friday sale. A really great quality one with cover for $60!

[@ebaystore5289]

I have a cherry pit bag that I sleep with overnight. I just lay it on my stomach after I warm it in the microwave. They come in different sizes and I even travel with it.

[@wanketta]

Your funny banter/pacing reminds me of old time radio comedians.

[@oceansdaughter9885]

Car guys! Click and Clack the Tappit Brothers! I miss those guys 😉

[@wanketta]

Ocean’s Daughter Yes, like them, too.

[@Rockymtnbloom]

I dont use for anxiety, but find I wake up less. Also seems to help with arthritis bach pain some.

[@Bitachon]

*I never sleep with a blanket or even sheet sometimes. I should try it...*

[@suzanneadamson1306]

Is the Dozeology 1 filled w/ glass beads or plastic? & where is it made? THX.

[@fathimahassam.1278]

Also works for leg pain. Restless legs

[@theonebegotten]

What are you selling now

[@wahooooh]

Also when I babysat this little girl would _always_ fall asleep when I put a heavy blanket on her while reading to her, and her mom would claim it is so hard to get her to sleep

[@KARENboomboomROXX]

I have one. One of the best things in my life

[@francine740]

Would that help calm the pain from frozen shoulder? I have such a hard time sleeping

[@gradywilson9213]

I hate to do this to you guys two days in a row. I just bought a weighted blanket still in the box for 5 bucks at Goodwill senior citizen day I get 50% off. It is not the full size one it is about half the size, more suitable for a recliner. I looked at your channel to see if you had an opinion on these things, and you do. Sometimes I rather be lucky, than good looking. Again thanks for all the good advice.

[@jackiebohannon322]

Wow Really Thank you Bob Brad😱😱😱😱

[@yellowbmblbee]

I see you, Gumby! Waving and stuff....hiiii!!!!

[@erindav1]

Love the positive statement everyday too!

[@magz12801]

I thought a weighted blanket could help with my insomnia. Unfortunately, I toss and turn a lot during the night, and each time I turned over I awoke with a horrible feeling of claustrophobia - which, for me is far worse than insomnia.

[@stephanie1866]

Me too

[@overshare7]

Did anyone read the studies (what AM I thinking ofc no one did) cause I dont see any correlation.

[@swissuz]

Anderson....can you elaborate a little more? Are we supposed to guess what you are thinking? or to start a discussion. I'm very interested.

[@overshare7]

@@swissuz I assume u should guess what I am talking about if u saw the full video, they mension 2 studies that are in the discription, if u read them they are broadly about cervical problems, in the broad reading I saw no mension about this product or anything resembling that. hence "I don't see any correlation"

[@BobandBrad]

Sorry for the mishap! The studies are updated in the description!

[@overshare7]

@@BobandBrad ty

[@denisepink8794]

I have a thunder shirt for my dog And it works. I'd love a blanket for myself if I could find an extra couple hundred dollars!

[@dinahsoar6982]

It's like a hug in a mug but in a blanket.

[@lynnethomas7635]

I bought one on Amazon a year ago. I hated it and gave it away. To hot and heavy for me.

[@mcprolife29]

Depending on how much you weight it may have been to heavy for you.

[@Frogdiesel]

How did Brad hurt his thumb?

[@Frogdiesel]

Booyah stick?

[@dowayigu1277]

old school is everlasting ❤️

[@clararaimundi551]

Ok. This blanket seems good and will give it a try for my teen daughter who has anxiety and trouble sleeping. Now... how about a pillow? What is a good pillow that will make her sleep well? Sleeping well=less moodiness 🤔

[@clararaimundi551]

My daughter reports no significant improvement 😕. I really wanted it to work.

[@mcprolife29]

Haven't been able to sleep. Used mine last night and slept like a baby!! Should of put it on me days ago. 20lbs is what I have should of got 15lb.

[@r44inspector44]

Is something wrong with your video equipment?

[@orleviawilliams8161]

I noticed you haven’t mention if Parkinson patients can benefit with a weighted blanket.

[@moggridge1]

Interesting info, thanks. A little feedback: the editing was a bit distracting at points.

[@KetoKaren]

I sleep better when my cat sleeps on top of me so kinda same thing. I want this blanket!

[@laracondesso5340]

He says sure how many times?? did anybody count? a dozen times?

[@lcamp30]

Clicked because of the thumbnail

[@andykapsar4667]

no. we have a weighted blanket for our dog and it does nothing for it during thunderstorms

[@cish6047]

I hate anything covering me...just looking at that blanket on this video makes me want to sweat! I hate being warm and sweaty.

[@wanketta]

Cish 60 it seems counter-intuitive to me. I’m always kicking off my blankets.

[@ginnyjollykidd]

Sounds awfully familiar. All night long: on and off. On and off. 😛 And if you are warm and sweaty, later TI will be cold and sweaty. Blech!

[@cish6047]

Exactly; you know what I’m talkin’ about! 😉

[@cish6047]

Yep, me too.

[@wahooooh]

I would die without my heavy comforter! Whenever I sleep else where I can’t sleep 😭 I also can’t sleep without my pillow 🙄

[@raw6460]

Woo hold ul whats with the glitching?

[@wanketta]

Aw, Brad looks so snuggly!

[@cyndiduncan7795]

I'm clausterphobic and my skin is crawling just thinking of a weighted blanket.

[@margepaz]

I like a heavy quilt but too hot in summer

[@stacia99]

Love your videos but the recent choppy editing is really distracting!

[@remlya]

Mentioning you saw a doctor on the Dr Oz show doesn’t give me a lot of confidence in the research you’re citing.

[@ES-qt7jv]

I would feel like being asphyxiated if i wrapped in something like this. I sleep with a thin blanket bc it's warm at nights

[@Sehara]

I made one weighted blanket for my grandson and didn't put a lot of stuffing and made it from cooling fabric so it is not warm at all

[@isabelm9556]

Let's have a give away

[@iwillstom]

Saying, “well, other people say it’s good” isn’t much of an endorsement. Maybe have on some people with personal experience with the product.

[@sharky0]

Never reference doctor OZ .. it hurts your credibility

[@sarafalconer2389]

I have been a fan for a long time and learn so much from your content. However, lately it seems there are more edits in the video which results in a choppy, hard to watch product. If you are doing this for time, how about just a little less chit chat? Sorry... just my opinion as a devoted fan.