“I never realised how much I craved comfort until I met my hottie.”
I’ve always struggled with anxiety, especially at night. It’s like the moment the world goes quiet, my thoughts get louder. I used to toss and turn, trying every sleep hack under the sun — lavender sprays, meditation apps, magnesium… nothing really stuck.
Then I found hottie.
The first night I curled up with that soft, weighty merino warmth against my chest, something shifted. My breathing slowed. My thoughts didn’t feel as heavy. It was like my nervous system finally got the memo: you’re safe now.
It’s not just the heat (though wow, it lasts forever), it’s the texture, the feeling, the ritual of filling it up and holding onto it. It grounds me. Calms me. I now keep one by my bed and another on the couch. It’s part of my self-soothing routine — and for someone with anxiety, that’s everything.
I didn’t expect a hot water bottle to change my nights… but it did.