ASMR is an acronym for the English expression Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, or in Portuguese, Autonomous Sensory Response of the Meridian, and represents a pleasant tingling sensation that is felt in the head, neck and shoulders when you hear someone whisper or do repetitive movements. .
Although not everyone thinks that ASMR is pleasant, those who have this feeling say that it is able to alleviate anxiety and depression, being increasingly used as a relaxation technique, if only to sleep better, for example.
- This technique should be avoided by those suffering from misophonia or similar problems.
- In which sounds such as chewing.
- Swallowing or whispering cause increased restlessness and anxiety.
- Better understand what misophonia is and how to identify it.
See some ASMR examples in this video
Normally, ASRM is used to relax and promote sleep, but as ASMR causes a deep sense of relaxation, it can be used to complete treatment of:
Normally, the sense of well-being caused by ASMR disappears within a few hours and is therefore only considered a temporary technique that helps supplement the medical treatment of any of these conditions and should not replace the instructions given by the doctor.
The sensation created by ASMR does not appear in all people and its intensity can also vary depending on the sensitivity of each person, in most cases it is described as a pleasant tingling sensation that begins in the back of the neck, spreads to the head. and finally descends along the column.
Some people may still experience tingling in the shoulders, arms, and lower back, for example.
Any repetitive, methodical sound or movement can end up causing a sensation of ASMR, however, the most common is that it is produced by mild sounds such as:
In addition, it is always possible that the sensation and relaxation caused by ASMR are also caused by the activation of other senses, such as sight, touch, smell or taste, but most people seem to be more sensitive to auditory stimuli.
The process by which ASMR works is still unknown, however, it is possible that in more sensitive people, there is a release of endorphins, oxytocin, serotonin and other neurotransmitters that quickly relieve stress and anxiety.
Watch the video below to help you relax your body and mind and fall asleep faster: