Ever since the pandemic hit, I’ve had a complicated sleeping pattern. For the first few months, sleeping wasn’t a problem—I’d doze off easily after a full day of working from home. I’d stay indoors the whole day and knockout at around 9 p.m. without a problem. I also found this articlethat explained why I felt […]
The Best Weighted Blankets In recent years, weighted blankets have become a popular bedding choice. We’ve likely all heard or seen a recommendation that a weighted blanket may alleviate our infuriating insomnia or cure other nighttime ailments. Weighted blankets are more than just a passing trend—they’re highly functional. But if you’re ready to take your […]
Weighted blankets are supposed to feel like a kind of giant hug and are marketed as a magical cure for anxious or insomnia. But what’s they theory behind weighted blankets, do they actually do what they’re supposed to do and are weighted blankets really worth it? Donna Emery is an Occupational Therapist here in Queensland […]
Approximately 40 million adults in the United States over the age of 18 years old experience some kind of anxiety disorder, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. In a cross-sectional study of 308 dental patients, moderate to high dental anxiety was reported to be present in 19% of participants. Additionally, the American […]
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Why ADHD Brains Resist Sleep ADHD brains are forever whirring and imagining. This leads to incredible creativity — and many restless nights as we beg our minds to be quiet. Sleep problems are a common byproduct of ADHD that further aggravates symptoms — an unrested child or adult with ADHD is more likely to suffer […]
All of a sudden, it’s November. Where I’m at, the temperatures are still mild, and most days are sunny — apart from when it rains horizontally and the winds are so strong sea gulls fly into my face. I feel no shame hiding under a duvet after 4 p.m. Slowing down and cozying up just […]
<img class="size-full wp-image-2512 aligncenter" src="data:;base64,” alt=”” width=”534″ height=”353″ data-lazy-srcset=”https://www.chatterboxpeds.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Blanket.jpg 534w, https://www.chatterboxpeds.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Blanket-300×198.jpg 300w, https://www.chatterboxpeds.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Blanket-227×150.jpg 227w” data-lazy-sizes=”(max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px” data-lazy-src=”https://www.chatterboxpeds.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Blanket.jpg” />Weighted blankets are a sensory tool used by occupational therapists to help manage emotional and physical regulation. The use of deep pressure releases a neurotransmitter called serotonin into the body, causing a calming effect. It can […]
Weighted blankets are all the rage right now, thanks to levels of anxiety being at an all-time high. So what exactly are they, and how do they help to calm you down? Weighted blankets are therapeutic blankets that weigh between 5 to 30 pounds. The pressure from the extra weight mimics a therapeutic technique called […]
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Is it true that certain types of blankets can relieve insomnia? What kind of blankets work best? Results of a Swedish study published in September (2020) showed that special weighted blankets reduced the severity of restlessness and improved sleep in 120 patients who had been diagnosed with insomnia. Participants not only slept better when they […]
Weighted blankets are everywhere right now, and they have been hyped up to solve a litany of ailments. No longer relegated to the world of occupational therapy, weighted blankets are now being used by millions of people who believe that it has helped alleviate symptoms of ADHD, hormonal imbalances, insomnia, and anxiety. What is a […]
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