Therapy blankets help with anxiety and panic attacks

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What is meant by anxiety disorders and panic attacks?

People affected by anxiety disorders and panic attacks suddenly and without an externally visible reason enter a state of emergency. This cannot be overcome alone or only with difficulty and lasts longer than necessary. This is accompanied by symptoms such as dizziness, racing heart, tightness, and loss of control over thoughts. Depending on the severity, these anxieties and panics can restrict social contacts and impair the life of the affected person.

How can a weighted blanket help with panic and anxiety attacks?

With a weighted blanket, there is the possibility to reduce these anxiety states. The problem that those affected can no longer think clearly in such states, and may even feel non-existent, can be counteracted with a weighted blanket. An appropriate weight can make the body perceptible, intensify perception, and increase the feeling of being in the here and now.

The use of a weighted blanket can help the body to calm down faster and enter rest mode. The weight of the blanket affects the muscles, tendons, and joints, allowing the body to be better controlled. Responsible for this are the happiness hormone serotonin and the sleep hormone melatonin, whose release is promoted and balanced when the weighted blanket is applied. In addition, the pressure of the blanket on the body lowers the cortisol level (cortisol as the so-called stress hormone). The muscles and nervous system relax, anxieties are reduced, and the body can overall recover more easily from accumulated stress and tension.

Summary:

• Weighted blanket intensifies the perception of one's own body and the surroundings
• Situations full of fear and panic can be better controlled and reduced

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