Stefanie T. about her experiences with a therapy blanket

A customer about her experiences with a weighted blanket in an interview

Stefanie contacted our customer service a few months ago and asked for advice. She had already heard quite a bit about the so-called weighted blankets and finally wanted to know what the concept was all about. After our consultation, she decided on our Premium (formerly Balance) model. We were curious and wanted to know if the blanket could help her. By the way, she proved to be a true therapy blanket expert. Read for yourself!

What weight does your therapy blanket have?

Answer: I followed the approx. 10% rule and chose the blanket according to my body weight, so for 82 kg an 8 kg blanket. However, this rule is not a must. I have also heard from acquaintances that they took 2 kg more because they do a lot of sports. So the weight the therapy blanket should have depends entirely on one's own feeling.

How do I know which blanket suits me?

Answer: I ordered the Premium (formerly Balance) therapy blanket, which has a different structure compared to other weighted blankets in the comparison. The stainless steel beads are evenly glued in the blanket and therefore do not slide together within the squares. In addition, the inner cover is attached with a zipper, which makes it very easy for me to remove the cover. I immediately knew that the Premium (formerly Balance) weighted blanket suited me best because I turn a lot in my sleep. So I needed something more stable. The best thing is to look at the features of the individual models and compare them with your own expectations and wishes – then you really can't go wrong.

How do therapy blankets work?

Answer: Therapy blankets work like my grandmother's old down blanket used to. The weight of the blankets creates a feeling of relaxation in the body when laid on. You immediately feel lovingly embraced. A really very calming feeling. I read on the website that the weight of the blanket promotes the release of the happiness hormone serotonin and the sleep hormone melatonin, which leads to the feeling of relaxation. I can only speak for myself, but I could no longer sleep without a blanket.

How useful is the purchase of a therapy blanket?

Answer: I personally find the purchase of a therapy blanket useful for everyone who really has difficulty falling asleep and often wakes up at night. The 28-day trial sleep is especially good for those who are still undecided (like I was back then) and want to try the therapy blanket for testing. If it works, then it's amazing. You sleep better and avoid medication or other dubious methods.

How is the adjustment to the therapy blanket?

Answer: I first got used to the weight slowly and only used the blanket for a shorter period in the first days. First only 15 minutes and then again and again for several hours. Only after about 7 days did I sleep the whole night with the blanket for the first time. I slept well through the night and felt great the next day! From that moment on, it was clear to me that I would definitely keep my blanket.

How does the therapy blanket work for you?

Answer: The therapy blanket finally helps me to sleep well through the night again. Before I learned about Therapiedecken.de, I had a very hard time falling asleep and staying asleep and often had to resort to sleeping pills (just don't start with those!). I lay awake for hours at night and tossed from one side to the other. In the morning I was often overtired, listless, and unfocused. With my therapy blanket, I fall asleep faster and especially sleep through almost every night. In the morning I am fit, rested, and have much more energy for my day.

The therapy blanket also helps with other conditions such as depression or dementia. The effect pages on Therapiedecken.de provide many exciting pieces of information about this. It is very fascinating how versatile a weighted blanket can be used.

How can the weighted blanket be used?

Answer: I don't just use my blanket at night, but also in everyday life, for example when reading or watching TV on the couch. I quickly feel much calmer and can distance myself a bit from the stressful everyday life. For the living room, I treated myself to a second weighted blanket so that I no longer have to carry it back and forth – you really shouldn't underestimate the weight, muscles are guaranteed.

How much does a therapy blanket cost?

Answer: Since there are different models and sizes for therapy blankets, the costs for a blanket vary. The exact offers can be easily read on the website. I paid around 200€. That sounds like a lot at first, but for what you get back, it's only a fraction. First, I sleep better and secondly, the quality is also very good. You really can't complain about that.

How can I wash the weighted blanket?

Answer: With my Premium therapy blanket, only the cover is washable. It weighs about 1.5 kg and fits well in my washing machine. Meanwhile, I air out the insert.

Can you recommend the therapy blanket?

Answer: Yes, I can definitely recommend the therapy blanket. Since I have been sleeping with the therapy blanket, I am much more rested in the morning and can fall asleep and stay asleep well at night. The heavy blanket not only helps me sleep better at night but also to find calm moments for myself in the stressful everyday life. It serves as a retreat for me and helps me to fully enjoy and make the most of my sleep again. Thank you for that!