Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) is something that many people experience but had no name for until the past year or two when the Youtube ASMR community blew up. I personally experience ASMR and I have found that some of the videos are great for relaxing or helping me fall asleep when my mind just needs something calming to focus on. Now, some people may think that ASMR videos are just a bunch of weird people whispering at cameras and playing with random things, but they’re actually making noises called triggers that induce the ASMR response.
Triggers can be caused by a myriad of different sounds or stimuli. While some people tend to only feel what the ASMR community calls ‘tingles’ when they can see and hear stimuli, there are some, like myself, who only have to hear the different stimuli. Some common triggers for people are whispering, back tracing (whether real or through videos), tapping on objects, mouth sounds (though this is a highly debated trigger in the community), and role-playing.
Even if you don’t experience ASMR, you might find some of the videos interesting or calming. The videos vary from true crime mysteries, reading your bedtime stories, painting (Bob Ross style), and many others. I’ll share a few of my favorite ASMR channels with you, so, feel free to browse and find your own niche in the ASMR community.
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