And for good reason, too.
While ASMR can help people relax and getbetter sleep, not everyone experiences it.
But while some people find ASMR soothing, others don’t see its appeal.
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Brown is fascinated by the study, as he doesn’t see many psychiatrists discussing ASMR with their patients.
Could ASMR’s steady gains in popularity be due to a heightened state of anxiety in the world?
Perhaps, says Brown.
He also wonders whether more time spent on social media can increase a person’s ability to experience ASMR.
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