We all deserve to cuddle up under a weighted blanket right now

Weighted blankets on sale as of Oct. 9: MOST LUXURIOUS: Layla Weighted Blanket — save $30 MOST PLUSH: Tempur-Pedic weighted blanket — save up to $39.80 MOST AFFORDABLE: BlanQuil Weighted Blanket — save $70 It's ok to admit it: We all need a little extra comfort this year. That could come in the form of music that reminds you of Normal Times, calling your grandparents more often than usual, or a home-cooked meal. Above all, none of us are about to turn down extra cuddles. When your pet is ignoring you or social distancing is stopping your crush from coming over to spoon, the swaddle of a heavy blanket can get your serotonin and dopamine levels flowing. The result is a calmed central nervous system and an overall sense of relaxation — that will probably soon turn to sleep. Read more...More about Sleep, Stress, Weighted Blanket, Mashable Shopping, and Culture