# Weighted blankets **URL:** \ **Category:** Lounge\ **Created:** [June 16, 2026, 4:27am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/weighted-blankets/6270 "2026-06-16T04:27:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![77nick77](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/77nick77/32/147_2.png) [@77nick77](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/77nick77)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2026, 4:27am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/weighted-blankets/6270/1 "2026-06-16T04:27:36Z")
Do they really do what they say they do? They’re supposed to relieve stress but I have my doubts. Does anyone have one and does it noticeably relieve stress? I had one and I couldn’t tell, in fact it actually caused stress making my bed every morning with a 25 pound blanket that kept slipping around in the duvet. I lost weight so I got rid of my 25 pounder and bought a new 20 pounder and a new duvet. Except I couldn’t find the right size anywhere to fit my bed so I bought a queen size weighted blanket that would have hung way over the sides of my bed. Then I read that the duvet I bought for it has 16 ties so I can tie the blanket inside so it doesn’t slip around. That would have caused stress very two weeks tying down a queen size blanket, it would have been hard. And I donated my old blanket to GoodWill about three weeks ago and I’ve just been sleeping under a comforter ever since and I’ve been sleeping great and it’s twice as easy to make my bed in the morning. Does anyone have a weighted blanket and does it ease stress for you? I really couldn’t tell if it was less stressful sleeping under a weighted blanket so I returned the new one I bought to amazon. ---
**Author:** ![Batik21](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/batik21/32/12655_2.png) [@Batik21](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Batik21)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2026, 6:53am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/weighted-blankets/6270/2 "2026-06-16T06:53:47Z")
@77nick77 I have not had a weighted blanket per se, but quilts are pretty heavy usually and if I feel stressed I fold the queen size quilt in half, lie down and pull the quilt over me like that. For me it’s heavy enough and it does help me calm down. I made myself a queen size quilt about a year ago ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_Hope](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/mr_hope/32/7092_2.png) [@Mr\_Hope](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Mr_Hope)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2026, 10:01am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/weighted-blankets/6270/3 "2026-06-16T10:01:38Z")
I sleep a lot better if I have a little weight over me at night. Don’t have weighted blanket, but I sleep with two duvets on top of each other and a heavy blanket when I can. Ofcourse when it’s too hot that’s not a option. ---
**Author:** ![SzSupportAdmin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/szsupportadmin/32/334_2.png) [@SzSupportAdmin](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/SzSupportAdmin)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2026, 12:50pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/weighted-blankets/6270/4 "2026-06-16T12:50:58Z")
My dad bought one for my niece. I have tried it and honestly, my opinion is they are a bit smothering. Just my experience. ---
**Author:** ![Tulane](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/tulane/32/12186_2.png) [@Tulane](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Tulane)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2026, 12:52pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/weighted-blankets/6270/5 "2026-06-16T12:52:45Z")
I have one that I used for awhile, but it was too small. It was comfy, though. Not sure if it helped with anxiety/stress ---
**Author:** ![WhiteRaven](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/whiteraven/32/5401_2.png) [@WhiteRaven](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/WhiteRaven)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2026, 3:28pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/weighted-blankets/6270/6 "2026-06-16T15:28:24Z")
I had one but the weight made it hard for me to change positions when sleeping, and it kind of felt suffocating. I gave it to an autistic friend of mine and he absolutely loves it. ---
**Author:** ![sweetpotatopie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/sweetpotatopie/32/8234_2.png) [@sweetpotatopie](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/sweetpotatopie)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2026, 3:58pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/weighted-blankets/6270/7 "2026-06-16T15:58:40Z")
I love my blanket. It helps me sleep more deeply. It is hot, so I move it half on top of me and stick my feet out. ---
**Author:** ![firemonkey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/firemonkey/32/1229_2.png) [@firemonkey](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/firemonkey)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2026, 8:25pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/weighted-blankets/6270/8 "2026-06-17T20:25:50Z")
I have one. It doesn’t make much difference. ---
**Author:** ![sweetpotatopie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/sweetpotatopie/32/8234_2.png) [@sweetpotatopie](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/sweetpotatopie)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2026, 3:27pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/weighted-blankets/6270/9 "2026-07-15T15:27:01Z")
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