As someone who has dealt with anxiety, has gone through bouts of depression, one who NOW does not play about sleep and who advocates for positive mental well-being, when I came across a weighted pillow, an alternative to a weighted blanket (that I also have), I knew that we had to share this innovative find with you!
For many with ADHD, anxiety or insomnia a good night’s sleep is a pipe dream. Restlessness and a racing mind have you tossing and turning in the wee hours of the morning. One of those people is Mikey Goodman, CEO of Quiet Mind and inventor of the world’s first weighted pillow. A weighted pillow? Say what now?
Yes, not the one you sleep ON, but a pillow you hold ON to, to help you navigate through your day. Now, in order to break this down and share my excitement with you, I went through a few articles on their site, to better explain and share how this is a really good option to consider, especially if weighted blankets are not your thing.
A Solution Born from Restlessness
Like many with ADHD, Goodman had his fair share of sleepless nights. Rest and relaxation seemed like a distant goal as he spent hours lying awake, fixating on the events of the day. In his search for a homeopathic relief that did not include another prescription,…