Who Experiences ASMR?
Just like not everyonegets chills when they listen to emotional music, not everyone experiences ASMR.
It is important to note, however, that everyone responds to triggers differently.
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The effects of ASMR are understood to be calming and somewhat sedating, while chills are more physiologically arousing.
However, ASMR can occur without any touch.
“So in some ways, it’s almost like a synesthetic experience.
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This rate is comparable to reductions seen in clinical trials for other relaxation methods including music andmindfulness.
About ASMR Videos
To those who don’t experience ASMR, the videos might seem unorthodox.
ASMRtists whisper quietly, accentuate mouth noises, and pop their consonants.
There are ASMR videos with talking and videos without.
There are ASMR videos devoted solely to eating and some dedicated to the squishing of slime.
This could explain why ASMR-sensitive people report less anxiety andstressas well asbetter sleepas a result of watching ASMR videos.
“There’s sometimes a lot ofshameandguiltassociated with the experience of ASMR,” said Poerio.
“I still see people who feel like that, and there’s no reason that they should.
I hope knowing that they’re not alone is useful.”
What’s Next?
Every day, new people learn about the ASMR videos online.
She would like to get to the bottom of that as well.
A Word From Verywell
If you are someone who experiences ASMR, this is an exciting time.
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