Do You Have Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR)?

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Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) is a neologism for a perceptual phenomenon characterized as a distinct, pleasurable tingling sensation in the head, scalp, back, or peripheral regions of the body in response to visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory, or cognitive stimuli. The nature and classification of the ASMR phenomenon is controversial,[1] with strong anecdotal evidence to support the phenomenon but little or no scientific explanation or verified data.[2]

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People who experience ASMR commonly report having different triggers that stimulate them. A commonly reported stimulus for ASMR is the sound of whispering. As evident on YouTube, a variety of videos and audio recordings involve the creator whispering or communicating with a soft-spoken intonation into a sound recording device and generally a camera.[10][11][12][13]

Some people find that ambient noise such as scratching, crinkling, tapping, blowing and moving paper stimulate ASMR. Many videos are found on YouTube that focus on these triggers, and many use binaural recording to simulate a 3D environment.[14]

Many role-playing videos and audio recordings also aim to stimulate ASMR. Examples include descriptive sessions, in a style similar to guided imagery, for experiences such as haircuts, massages, visits to a doctor's office, and ear-cleaning. While these make-believe situations are acted out by the creator, viewers and listeners report an ASMR effect that relieves insomnia, anxiety, or panic attacks.[2][10]

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I don't know if this is a legitimate phenomenon that affects only a few gene carriers or just something associated with the human condition in general, but I have always been aware of my propensity to feel these sensations when triggered by certain stimuli. Interesting to see that there's an actual name/phenomenon associated with it and a growing community of interest.

This is a pretty good video that produced some of the above mentioned sensations as I listened:

Ear Cleaning (ASMR) Video [Best With Headphones]