Great gift for someone that has lots of stress.
I bought this as a gift for a friend that works as a social worker for local government.  To say she is under stress is an understatement.  I wasn't sure how the mat would be constructed and if it would be at all comfortable.  Some descriptions of similar items likened the mats to a bed of nails, which conjures up images of torture and pain. If you put a finger on a few of the points and press it will feel sharp and not very appealing.  However, when you lay down or sit on the mat, your weight is distributed evenly over the spikes and does feel nice.  After my friend opened her gift her kids (ages 5 and 7) fought over it.  Her 7 year old liked it so much he stole it and used it while he was sitting on the couch playing Wii.  I only got to use it for a few minutes and I liked it.  I used it by placing it on the floor and laying my back and neck on it.  It felt good.  I was wearing a t-shirt as I thought it would be rude to strip down and try someone else's gift.  I think it would have been more enjoyable if there was no barrier between my skin and the spikes. I plan on buying my own.  I have the feeling that the foam will deteriorate and the plastic spikes will break off after a time.
Rating: 5 stars