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+1. Same weight blanket. It took me a couple of nights to fully get used to it (I think I might have preferred a slightly lighter one, something in the 15lb r
by Baeocystin 7y ago
+1. Same weight blanket. It took me a couple of nights to fully get used to it (I think I might have preferred a slightly lighter one, something in the 15lb range) but my sleep has noticeably improved in both speed of falling asleep and duration before waking. According to my CPAP machine, I have fewer apnea events per night, too.
For those looking to try one: go for whichever has the smallest pockets for the beads. It does make a difference in how smooth the weight feels.
- johnchristopher 7y agoWhich blanket did you get ?
- Baeocystin 7y agoThis one. I'm very happy with it. https://www.amazon.com/Degrees-Comfort-Weighted-Nano-Ceramic-Durability/dp/B07RYP2PGN https://www.amazon.com/Degrees-Comfort-Weighted-Nano-Ceramic... If I were buying another one, I'd get the 48x72 15-pounder.
- johnchristopher 7y agoThanks. I am surprised it has any effects on sleep apnea. What's you personal opinion about the why ?
- Baeocystin 7y agoI really don't know. The difference is significant, though- before, I was recording ~10 apnea events a night, and now it's ~5. I'm naturally a back sleeper, so I don't move around much either way, so I just don't know. I'm certainly not complaining, though!
- johnchristopher 7y agoThanks for your input ! I am inclined to believe that proclaimed stress reduction benefits of sleeping with an heavy blanket correlates or explains the reduction in apnea events. I may look into it myself.
- Baeocystin 7y agoI hope they work as well for you as they have for me! Unrelated to weighted blankets, but related to better quality sleep, I have also found that these pillows help reduce the number of apnea events I have per night as well: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CMFSY97/ref=emc_b_5_t https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CMFSY97/ref=emc_b_5_t You put the thicker end under your neck. It helps keep your airway open, and is quite comfortable. I will say that you might want to buy locally, though- if you check the reviews, it seems like there are a lot of counterfeits on Amazon. The real ones don't smell, and have a firm level of support.