So a few weeks ago I blogged about my weighted eye mask and a little over a week ago I received my weighted blanket. Since the start of Covid-19 stress and anxiety has gone way up! I’ve been up later than usual. When I do finally get into bed at least before the weighted eye mask, I would be awake every hour on the hour no matter what I did.
Sleep Tips Before the Weighted Blanket
I did things like working out before bedtime. Read the Bible or other book. Listened to music to bring a sense of calm. Nothing worked. I even adjusted my sleep time to match the kids and all of us were up for some time. I tried dark chocolate and red wine and I would fall asleep on the couch but once I went to my room I would be up hours at a time.
Weighted Eye Mask
Once I got the weighted eye mask I was able to go to sleep immediately but I would still toss and turn. I made the decision the first night of the weighted mask that a weighted blanket had to be on the list. So I wanted one that had glass beads as I had used one of a friends before this past Summer. I also wanted one that was under 15 pounds and didn’t cost a lot of money. I found one at Target! It was perfect 12 pounds with glass beads and affordable as it was under 50 at the time of purchase they had a 15% off and I’m a Target red card holder making it an even bigger discount too.
Personal Benefits
For me not only immediate sleep happened between the combination of the weighted eye mask and blanket but that good deep sleep. I was able to wake up and feel rested. I can’t say how much sleep aids in the brain’s renewal but it aids in helping to maintain weight loss as well. So I didn’t have to wine myself to sleep. Now don’t get it twisted I still love wine but I didn’t have to drink it to help me fall asleep. After a long day I looked forward to going to bed and before I knew it I had to go back to setting my alarm.
One Size Does Fit All, Not!
The weighted blankets comes in sizes. However it’s not a fix the world type of situation. So although I would suggest getting a weighted blanket, it may not be for you and that’s okay. It helped me and some others but that doesn’t mean this blanket is going to send you into this deep sleep as everyone is different. I know that it worked for me and the benefits were enough for me to keep using it. Some people don’t like to feel bound when sleeping. Some people also don’t like things over them especially with the Summer months ahead. For me I need a blanket all year round so sleeping under this weighted blanket isn’t going to be an issue for me.
Homeschooling Mama
Also keep in mind with so much going on in the world today with stress all over the place it’s perfectly normal to feel that in your life. Not to mention, we are in a pandemic and just the thought of death occurring around us is super overwhelming. No way will a blanket act like a genie and make life’s problems simply go away. However I am the type of person who can deal with regular stress but in order for me to provide a home where we focus on surviving in a healthy way I am attempting to eliminate as much outer stress as possible. With homeschool as the new wave I can’t maintain work and their work with a lack of sleep. They don’t make enough coffee pots for that.
So do you have a weighted blanket? If so what are your thoughts? Did you enjoy your experience? Sound off in the comments!
FYI this wasn’t sponsored in any way with Target!
