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Post by shevy on Jul 22, 2015 17:06:20 GMT
I think a weighted blanket would help me and my panic attacks. But when I look online they're $250-$350.
I can't really see to save my life. Do you think it would work to buy bean bags and attach them to a blanket?
Any other ideas for me?
Auto correct failure: I can SEE, but can't really SEW!!
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Post by Patter on Jul 22, 2015 17:17:21 GMT
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Post by k8smom on Jul 22, 2015 17:22:10 GMT
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Post by Montannie on Jul 22, 2015 17:24:17 GMT
I had no idea these were a thing. But, like the writer in the first linked project, the lead apron at the dentist's IS very calming to me, too.
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Post by scrappert on Jul 22, 2015 17:24:35 GMT
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Here is one that is not a nice soft blanket, but looks like it can be made very inexpensively.
I would think adding the bean bags would also work, but you would need to add them not at the edges but around the blanket. |
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Post by bethany102399 on Jul 22, 2015 17:25:24 GMT
How interesting, I've never heard of these.
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Post by paget on Jul 22, 2015 17:27:32 GMT
Dd bought one- it's a single wide - like it only covers your body. I think it was $150 on Amazon. She really likes it. I've put it on me and it does feel really calming.
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Post by elaine on Jul 22, 2015 17:30:15 GMT
I think a weighted blanket would help me and my panic attacks. But when I look online they're $250-$350. I can't really see to save my life. Do you think it would work to buy bean bags and attach them to a blanket? Any other ideas for me? Do you mean you can't SEW? If so, you might want to correct that, as people are posting sewing patterns for you. Honestly, since they are for panic attacks, I would find a way to buy one. You deserve it. If you needed a piece of medical equipment for $300 for a heart condition, would you buy it? |
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Post by shevy on Jul 22, 2015 17:44:53 GMT
I think a weighted blanket would help me and my panic attacks. But when I look online they're $250-$350. I can't really see to save my life. Do you think it would work to buy bean bags and attach them to a blanket? Any other ideas for me? Do you mean you can't SEW? If so, you might want to correct that, as people are posting sewing patterns for you. Honestly, since they are for panic attacks, I would find a way to buy one. You deserve it. If you needed a piece of medical equipment for $300 for a heart condition, would you buy it? Autocorrect failure. I can't SEW but I can SEE. Lol |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2015 17:44:50 GMT
I think a weighted blanket would help me and my panic attacks. But when I look online they're $250-$350. I can't really see to save my life. Do you think it would work to buy bean bags and attach them to a blanket? Any other ideas for me?
The bean bags I know of are typically rather light weight and the "beans" crush down easily. I can't see them making a bood blanket weight.
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Post by freecharlie on Jul 22, 2015 17:47:03 GMT
I don't think bean bags will work for a couple of reasons. 1) unless you get a lot of them, they won't provide the weight you are looking for. 2) the weight should be as evenly distributed as possible so that it isn't heavier in one area than another.
3) comfort level. Bean bags are not going to be as comfortable as something that is actually partner the blanket
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Post by TankTop on Jul 22, 2015 17:50:26 GMT
Another option is a weighted shoulder wrap. One of my students had one last year.
You can buy them or make one from a Boppy cover. Is that the right name for the baby pillows that are shaped like a horseshoe?
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Post by gonewalkabout on Jul 22, 2015 17:51:48 GMT
Did you check autism sites? Some of those have them slightly cheaper. They're used a lot for sensory issues. Sensory goods had them listed between $120 and $150. Depends on weight and size.
I've looked into making them but honestly it's about the same price to buy. Maybe slightly cheaper to make.
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Post by pmk on Jul 22, 2015 17:55:00 GMT
Did you check autism sites? Some of those have them slightly cheaper. They're used a lot for sensory issues. Sensory goods had them listed between $120 and $150. Depends on weight and size. I've looked into making them but honestly it's about the same price to buy. Maybe slightly cheaper to make.  I agree with this - our youngest daughter has autism and benefits from a weighted blanket. I borrowed one to see if it was going to help her then looked into making one. It was going to end up being roughly the same price to buy and I knew the quality would surpass anything I could make!! |
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Post by elaine on Jul 22, 2015 17:59:37 GMT
Did you check autism sites? Some of those have them slightly cheaper. They're used a lot for sensory issues. Sensory goods had them listed between $120 and $150. Depends on weight and size. I've looked into making them but honestly it's about the same price to buy. Maybe slightly cheaper to make. I can sew, but would find the process of making one incredibly tedious and time consuming. I'd have to save a ton of money to make it worth my while to sew one. In one of the links posted, the woman had a room lined with shelves full of bolts of fabric - most (all) of us would have to go out and buy fabric. Not to mention ordering the special filling beads. |
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Post by shevy on Jul 22, 2015 18:17:44 GMT
Thank you for the links/ideas. elaine you are right. If it was a medicine I'd figure it out. DH isn't working so money is tight. I'm going to see if my therapist can order one so my insurance can help pay. |
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Post by snugglebutter on Jul 22, 2015 18:39:40 GMT
There are a lot of weighted blanket options on Etsy in various price ranges.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Jul 22, 2015 18:48:10 GMT
I had no idea they were a thing, either, but like a PP wrote, I do enjoy the sensation of the lead apron at the dentist's office. And I like a lot of blankets on me when I sleep-- even in the summer I need a sheet and an afghan over my feet or else I'm a really restless sleeper, too... this all now makes a bit more sense!
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Post by freecharlie on Jul 22, 2015 19:23:45 GMT
What about just a weighted vest since money is tight? It would be portable and could go with you places. You can also get just a weighted lap pad, you could even get it in the shape of an animal.
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Post by freecharlie on Jul 22, 2015 19:28:09 GMT
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I agree with this - our youngest daughter has autism and benefits from a weighted blanket. I borrowed one to see if it was going to help her then looked into making one. It was going to end up being roughly the same price to buy and I knew the quality would surpass anything I could make!!
