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What Is a Weighted Blanket? Before we begin, what is a weighted blanket in the first place? A weighted blanket is a heavy blanket that is meant to have a calming effect on the body when you go to sleep. Weighted blankets have grown in popularity in recent years as a form of therapy. They can mimic the feeling of a hug — causing a surge of feel-good hormones like oxytocin and serotonin.1 Weighted blankets are also called “anxiety blankets” because of the calming effects they can have on those who experience sleep anxiety and other sleep disorders. They can help a variety of different people who experience any of the below symptoms2: PTSD Anxiety Insomnia ADHD Restless leg syndrome Depression Autism Weighted blankets come in a variety of weights from five to 30 pounds. You may be wondering, how

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