Nice fluffy comforters are warm and cozy. And normal thinking would suggest that we sleep better with plenty of space and freedom to move when we sleep. And the bigger the bed, the better. But is that the perfect answer to the current problem of how to get restful, restful sleep?

Many people today are dealing with stressful lifestyles and a fast pace of life. Relaxing at the end of a stressful day is not always easy. The process can be very difficult, especially when you look forward to another mirrored day, with the same stressful situations to deal with that you had the day before. A known fact is that lack of sleep negatively affects mental alertness, quality of decision-making skills, and productivity, not to mention fluctuating moods and irritability.

So we can take sleeping pills or antidepressants, a hot bath, drink warm milk, or try other methods to improve sleep. But some of these have no lasting effects and can even have dangerous side effects.

Deep Pressure Tactile Stimulation or DPTS has become a viable solution for physical and psychological disorders. With the same feeling that a hug can give to provide comfort, a sense of security and well-being, DPTS has been found to calm disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD) and all kinds of anxiety and sometimes even physical pain. When a child is overstimulated with some of the conditions, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) or ADHD, calming him down and channeling his thinking can be a very challenging task. Children with these conditions are known to respond positively to DPTS, while the medications for these conditions can leave them mentally handicapped and their caregivers very frustrated.

One of the most basic human needs that has been known to calm the emotions in practice is when they hold us, and hold or hug us tightly, as in a loving bear hug. It had been a Native American practice to swaddle babies, that is, wrap them tightly in a blanket. It calmed them down when they were irritable, giving them a sense of comfort and security. Things were tight in the womb before they were born and wrapping basically creates the same effect of well-being and emotional comfort. The same goes for the loving bear hug.

While we are not inclined to hug someone who is irritable and stressed, there is another avenue to get the desired results. Heavy blankets can have the same effect as a hug. The brain responds the same way. Scientifically, it has been found that when certain areas of the body are stimulated by pressure or weight, the brain releases the chemical serotonin. This neurotransmitter in the brain positively affects mood and thus results in restful sleep. While there are many solutions to restless sleep, plenty of heavy blankets on your bed will give you a restful, peaceful sleep with virtually no side effects—just a good night’s rest and waking up to a new day with a new perspective and well-being. having been restored again.