Heavy Load

@AmbiePam (85658)
United States
April 21, 2024 4:55pm CST
Yesterday, the delivery man left a few free things I had ordered on my doorstep. One said “heavy”, but I couldn’t figure out what it was (I had a migraine, and my memory was fuzzy). I was actually worried I would hurt my back, but I manhandled the box inside my apartment, and left it while I went back to being miserable. This morning, I summoned the energy to open the box and found…a weighted blanket. Well, that’ll do it it ya!
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Jennifer Dombrowski
@LovesEverybody (1858)
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22 Apr
I hope your weighted blanket does what you hope it will do. I don't know if I can use a weighted blanket as too much pressure or weight hurts my arthritic left knee and my ankle which I strongly think have arthritis I once had to carry in a 44-pound package that was a cat tree I got my cat about 5 or -6 years ago for Christmas and the delivery person put it on a lawn chair on the front porch so I had to lift it instead of push it like I did something my mom ordered when she was sick and too weak to do most things.. that was heavy! the cat tree was a lot bigger than I expected!
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85658)
• United States
22 Apr
The weight of it has actually helped my arthritis, but you never know how it affects each person.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85658)
• United States
22 Apr
@LovesEverybody Compression helps swelling, so I would think while it wouldn’t cure it, it might make them a tad better. It certainly won’t hurt.
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Jennifer Dombrowski
@LovesEverybody (1858)
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22 Apr
@AmbiePam I didn't know that would help arthritis. I may buy one as I could use help with my arthritis sometimes. does it help with swollen ankles that have been swollen for a few months? Thanks for the suggestion.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (170399)
• United States
21 Apr
Oh that is a great free gift. I think that will help you out alot. I actually have one I am probably going to be using mine again soon. It can help quite a bit with sleep and relaxation..Lucky you!
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85658)
• United States
21 Apr
I’ve used it today trying to feel better, but I think it has helped my back. And, for some reason, my Chihuahua likes it too! I really thought it would be too much for her, but she likes the weight.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85658)
• United States
22 Apr
@snowy22315 Yeah, this one is supposed to be 25.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (170399)
• United States
21 Apr
@AmbiePam They are pretty heavy. The one I have weighs 20 lbs.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (458976)
• Switzerland
22 Apr
That is great. Did you buy it or did you receive it as a gift?
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85658)
• United States
22 Apr
I was from a program that sends you free things in exchange for a review. I can tell a difference after one night.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85658)
• United States
22 Apr
@LadyDuck Thank you!
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Anna
@LadyDuck (458976)
• Switzerland
22 Apr
@AmbiePam That is a wonderful program, I am glad you received this blanket.
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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl
@1creekgirl (40608)
• United States
23 Apr
That was a wonderful freebe! I hope it will be comfy and help your back.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85658)
• United States
23 Apr
I think it has so far. But is comical when I try to move it. It is one of the times I bemoan being single!
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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl
@1creekgirl (40608)
• United States
24 Apr
@AmbiePam I hope something that is maybe helping you doesn't hurt you in other ways!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247191)
• United States
21 Apr
Weighted blankets are good. Enjoy it and feel better.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85658)
• United States
21 Apr
I think Chanel would make a killing if they decided to do a line!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247191)
• United States
21 Apr
@AmbiePam I don’t understand. They do have a line of ready to wear, shoes, bags, sunglasses, couture, etc. and are already making a killing. They killed my husband with their hugely inflated price tags.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85658)
• United States
21 Apr
@DianneN You know how to stay in style!
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Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (28950)
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22 Apr
Many people like weighted blankets. I hope it helps your pain, Amber.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85658)
• United States
22 Apr
Oh, Marie, I missed my boo boo earlier. I’m so sorry! I’ve turned into my dad who calls me by my sister’s name!
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85658)
• United States
22 Apr
@MarieCoyle Bless his heart, he even sometimes calls me by my mom’s name.
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Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (28950)
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22 Apr
@AmbiePam No worries here. Hey, your Dad calls the roll? I've done it myself when all of the kids are around!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206332)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 Apr
Did you remember ordering it?
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85658)
• United States
22 Apr
Yes, after I saw it.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206332)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 Apr
@AmbiePam Heh. Glad it came. Where will you used it?
Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306904)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Apr
Enjoy the weighted blanket. I hope your migraine is gone this morning.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85658)
• United States
22 Apr
Yes, thank you.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306904)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Apr
@AmbiePam I'm glad it was gone. You're welcome.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (326093)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Apr
Thank goodness you didn't hurt your back. That blanket must surely be quite weighted.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (326093)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Apr
@AmbiePam Sometimes the shape makes something difficult to pick up too.
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (94813)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
21 Apr
i know how it feels to have to carry a heavy box inside of my relatives home that came from Amazon that was a cabinet that will be used to load clothes and other materials inside of the home.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85658)
• United States
21 Apr
Oh, goodness, George. That must have been tough!
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (94813)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
22 Apr
@AmbiePam It was pretty tough just getting the box inside the home and leaving it on the living room.
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Ali Canary
@AliCanary (3045)
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21 Apr
I know people really like weighted blankets, but I'm always kicking mine off because I'm too warm. Maybe that would be a good workout, lol
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85658)
• United States
22 Apr
Yes, at various times it has covered me up to my chest, then been pushed down to my feet because of the warmth. It’s a shame I didn’t get this in the winter.
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Ali Canary
@AliCanary (3045)
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22 Apr
@AmbiePam that's okay, I am sure you will have it for many winters to come!
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (129531)
• Israel
22 Apr
@AmbiePam Did your memory of what you ordered come back when you opened the box and saw what was inside?
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85658)
• United States
22 Apr
I wanted to slap my forehead with a big, duh!
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (129531)
• Israel
24 Apr
@AmbiePam I bet you did.
Gayle Harrelson
@2ndchances24 (4992)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
22 Apr
I've seen them weighted blankets at the thrift store & I don't neve get why some 1 would want 1 being they so heavy. Hope you get to feeling better soon, get plenty of rest.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85658)
• United States
22 Apr
Thank you, Gayle, I appreciate it. They tend to help people with anxiety, and some people sleep, but I got one because I was told it would help my arthritis.
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Gayle Harrelson
@2ndchances24 (4992)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
22 Apr
@AmbiePam I hope it works for you.
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Greenery8
@grenery8 (2444)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
22 Apr
wow, a blanket, what a good thing to buy i bought myself yesterday a new pillow to sleep better
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85658)
• United States
22 Apr
Good idea!
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Greenery8
@grenery8 (2444)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
24 Apr
@AmbiePam thank you.it was out of necessity;i don't like sleeping on too soft pillows
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MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (79956)
• United States
22 Apr
Enjoy that weighted blanket. My daughter has one and loves it. Hope your migraine is gone and you feel better today.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85658)
• United States
22 Apr
Yes, I do, thank you!
Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (58073)
• Centralia, Washington
21 Apr
I hope by now your migraine has vanished.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85658)
• United States
21 Apr
It has, thank you.
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PsalmOneCares
@everwonderwhy (6697)
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22 Apr
Is a weighted blanket the one that feels like is filled with sand in it?
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85658)
• United States
22 Apr
Yes, that’s pretty accurate.
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Diana
@dya80dya (33641)
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22 Apr
I always wanted to buy such a blanket. I wonder if it helps us with anxiety. I usually do relaxation exercises and they make me feel heavy. Maybe such a blanket would be very useful.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85658)
• United States
22 Apr
It is supposed to be helpful with anxiety. Just make sure you look at reviews so you don’t buy one that sounds too good to be true. I know a girl who got one, but she got it super cheap, and it turned out to be worth nothing. Mine didn’t retail for a lot though; it is 25 pounds. You are very skinny, right? so I don’t know that I would go a 25 pounder. Snowy’s is 20 pounds. I’m not sure what that converts to from pounds…
Mr.Yang
@jefferson126 (3057)
• Shenzhen, China
22 Apr
Wow,a free blanket is wonderful gift,usually a blanket is not cheap if you buy it at a store.Glad to know you received a surprise.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85658)
• United States
22 Apr
I was thankful to get it.
Karen Hellier
@Kouponkaren (5495)
• United States
22 Apr
Wow, I didn't think a weighted blanket was THAT heavy that is would hurt your back? Let us know how that works out. I have heard great things about them, but I think I might feel smothered if I tried to sleep under one!
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