Weighted blankets on sale for $59.50 at Amazon

Alexa, play thunderstorm sounds. Wait, ocean waves. Wait, no, peaceful forest sounds.

If you find yourself playing this nightly game to no avail, you may be barking up the wrong tree when it comes to fixing your sleep troubles.

Weighted blankets have been used in the realm of therapy for quite some time, but have recently made a splash on Kickstarter and self-care Twitter for their ability to mimic cuddling (which can potentially lead to a reduction in anxiety or stress). They’re also known for being hella expensive, but this well-reviewed one is on sale at Amazon today for just $59.95.

There’s something so comforting about the physical presence of another person (or pet), but for a lot of us, that’s not possible every single night. YnM’s 15-pound blankets offer that same sensation, which is referred to as Deep Touch Pressure Simulation. Because they’re so heavy, the blankets work to decrease movement and prevent over-arousal of the nervous system. 

Can a weighted blanket actually make you feel better about being single and sleeping alone? Maybe not completely, but people are finding that the snuggly sensation associated with a weighted blanket could help to lull you to sleep by reducing anxiety, depression, or insomnia. The reason you can’t sleep may not be that you can’t find the right sleep playlist — you may just need to shut your brain down for a while.

Regularly $79.90, you can save $20 and test out a weighted blanket for $59.50.