Autonomic sensory meridian response (ASMR) describes the deep relaxation and pleasant tingling that some people experience in response to soft sounds such as whispering or soft tones combined with gentle movements and personal attention. This phenomenon was only named in 2010, but has gained a lot of traction on the internet among people who claim that activating this response helps them relax and sleep better! Is it true? Let’s see what ASMR Music is!
People who experience ASMR describe the sensation as very relaxing, with a feeling in the scalp, back of the neck, shoulders and sometimes other parts of the body.
It has been compared to, and may be related to, the shivering that sometimes occurs when listening to music. However, instead of music, ASMR is triggered by sharp or quiet sounds, either alone or when combined with careful movement or personal attention.
Some videos intended to trigger ASMR also include visual cues, which seem to affect the response in some people.
Not everyone experiences ASMR, but it seems that most people can. In one study, 81% of participants reported having experienced it in the past.
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And you, can you feel it?
Different people experience ASMR in response to different triggers, but researchers have identified four main categories in one study:
In the study, 75% of people experienced ASMR in response to whispers, while only 53% found that slow movements stimulated the response.
Personal attention and clear sounds fell in between, with 69% and 64% of respondents responding positively, respectively. Outside these categories, other triggers cited were repetitive motion, smiling, and sounds of airplanes or vacuum cleaners.
Other researchers have found that ASMR can also be triggered in many people when their hair is touched or when they see someone working on a project that requires care and attention.
Videos and audio tracks thought to trigger ASMR have many common themes that may influence the phenomenon, although research is ongoing.
Role-playing that requires personal attention, such as a massage or a medical examination, is common. Most people seem to like content that involves two simulated personal attentions and whispering.
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There is little research on the benefits of ASMR for sleep or sleep disorders. However, anecdotal evidence and existing studies show that ASMR can help some people sleep better.
Among people who use videos or audio clips to induce ASMR, 82% use ASMR to help them fall asleep. It is the second most common reason people use ASMR media, with general relaxation being the most common reason.
Relax and enjoy this ASMR playlist, and find out how to sleep and relax better!
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