ASMR: The Feeling Science Hasn't Explained Yet

[RaphaelsRedemption]

I really enjoyed that first video - went onto YouTube and watched some similar ones. I'm not really fond of the soft-speaking style of ASMR videos - I think the accents tend to stress me more than relax me. Thanks for linking though. It's really awesome to have a name for the sensation!

I have been having a horrible time sleeping the last week or so (perhaps because of Australia's horrendous heat), but these videos make it possible to sleep. And this comes from someone who hates "relaxation" techniques with a passion.

For all the people who can't understand the ASMR deal - have you ever had a "shiver down your spine"? It could be from someone whispering in your ear, or that epic piece of music, or feeling something really, really amazing with your fingertips... that's what we're talking about. These videos are, I suppose, distilled forms of those noises and sensations, and some people find them pleasurable and relaxing.

 

[Nouw]

I went through half the video before realizing I don't need to watch it and can do it myself with my own massive finger-nails. Still doesn't work. Am I a robot D: ? I suppose a better question is, could I set up an ASMR stall and make a profit?

 

[lacktheknack]

I really enjoyed that first video - went onto YouTube and watched some similar ones. I'm not really fond of the soft-speaking style of ASMR videos - I think the accents tend to stress me more than relax me. Thanks for linking though. It's really awesome to have a name for the sensation!

I have been having a horrible time sleeping the last week or so (perhaps because of Australia's horrendous heat), but these videos make it possible to sleep. And this comes from someone who hates "relaxation" techniques with a passion.

No problem! I've been wanting to do this topic for a while. I use them for sleeping purposes as well.

I went through half the video before realizing I don't need to watch it and can do it myself with my own massive finger-nails. Still doesn't work. Am I a robot D: ? I suppose a better question is, could I set up an ASMR stall and make a profit?

You might just react to different triggers (I react more to whispers and brushing versus tapping), or you might just be immune.

If you want to try different triggers, just search for "asmr" on YouTube, there's thousands of these videos to pick from.

The stall won't work that well, because YouTube. However, if you are a great ASMRer, you might be able to turn a profit through YouTube.

 

[godofallu]

It didn't work for me. I felt no rush of enjoyment or excitement.

Damn. Who wouldn't want a little bit of extra happiness?

 

[Soviet Heavy]

I know I experience this, but I don't know my own trigger. It usually hits me when I'm in a bit of a lull.

 

[GLo Jones]

I haven't had one for AGES (we're talking years here), but it's a pretty damn memorable feeling. Originally I used to sort of shake out of them, but if you really sit and stew in it, they can last quite a while.

I've tried all the youtube videos, and nothing really seems to trigger it for me any more, I think I'm just not as relaxed as I used to be. I'd need to try it again when I'm on holiday or something.

It didn't work for me. I felt no rush of enjoyment or excitement.

Damn. Who wouldn't want a little bit of extra happiness?

I wouldn't say it brings any happiness, or any kind of natural 'high'.

It's more like a tingly, almost itchy feeling that starts near (or on) the top of your head, and can quickly work it's way down your spine. It's been referred to as the 'brain orgasm'.

 

[Nouw]

I went through half the video before realizing I don't need to watch it and can do it myself with my own massive finger-nails. Still doesn't work. Am I a robot D: ? I suppose a better question is, could I set up an ASMR stall and make a profit?

You might just react to different triggers (I react more to whispers and brushing versus tapping), or you might just be immune.

If you want to try different triggers, just search for "asmr" on YouTube, there's thousands of these videos to pick from.

The stall won't work that well, because YouTube. However, if you are a great ASMRer, you might be able to turn a profit through YouTube.

I will continue my quest to find the right trigger for me. I hope it turns out well!

Well there's a fall-back career haha.

 

[Daveman]

Yeah I'm getting a funny feeling. I guess I'd tap that.... WAHEY!!!

 

[Raven_Operative]

Woah... this is weird bro. I got a slight tingling from the brushing Nietzsche video, and upon searching around, found a whispering video and the buzzing increased insanely.

WTF is this?!? GET OUT OF MY HEAD, SCIENCE!!!

 

[userwhoquitthesite]

Obligatory KYM article . . .

http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/autonomous-sensory-meridian-response-asmr

Anyway, it's a weird sensation. It doesn't even have to be sound, for me.

I don't think it's really a "meme". If anything, I bet the meme factory that is /b/ would take one look and go "uhhhhhhhhh" before turning attention elsewhere.

KYM also has ACTUAL memes, not just internet jokes and macros


I am somewhat surprised to learn this is a thing, however

 

[bojackx]

I felt nothing from the first video. I couldn't be bothered with the second and third videos because of the length.

I really wanted it to work, but I guess I'm just a robot.

 

[Piorn]

I don't get it, is it the thing when I hear good music, and then close my eyes and a pleasant shiver runs down from my neck through the entire body? Or is that something different?
The youtube videos didn't do anything for me.

 

[Pessimismus]

I've actually experienced this for most of my life but only found out what it was and that it was actually fairly common somewhere early last year. I've been following several Youtubers for this reason ever since.

I tend to find it is a great way to relax and if you do get ASMR and once you get past the weirdness of watching people doing stuff like that on camera, it really is quite a nice way to pass time before sleep.

 

[Zipa]

Apart from the noise annoying me slightly after like a minute I didn't feel anything.

 

[The Selkie]

If you're reading the OP and thinking "that sounds kind of odd, I'll watch the video to see what if it works" then it's probably not going to work for you. About half a year ago I happened across an article on ASMR on the internet and, like everyone else I've talked to about it, instantly understood. If you have to think about it, it probably won't work for you. For others it'll validate something that they've been periodically experiencing most of their life without ever being able to explain it to their friends.

 

[PoweD]

Nope not getting anything, never experienced such feelings as well.

 

[Faulty Turmoil]

After a minute after watching the first video I started to suddenly start laughing out loud, not merely chuckling, but really laughing, like, loud.

That was really weird.

I laughed really hard at the second and third one. Especially the third. I think it's because it's just so odd that it's funny. Just seeing someone slowly cut open a bag of brushes and really slowly move them up to the camera is comedy gold for some reason.

 

[Remus]

For me, this effect has never been triggered by touch. Of course that may be the result of my own social awkwardness. But visual and audio stimuli, definitely. I never sought out the effect but whether it be a song I like or a movie I enjoy, especially if it's one recently discovered that's not overexposed, it has triggered ASMR. Up until now I didn't know there was a name for it, like many others. It was just a thing, and like anything, you body does acclimate to it so the same trigger eventually stops working.

 

[JimB]

I've had that feeling all my life. It's so common to me that I thought it's how everyone feels when they relax. Hell, I've developed autohypnotic techniques to provoke the feeling in myself (nothing fancy; just basically imagining the sorts of things those videos do). It's a great way to deal with pain.

 

[Sir Thomas Sean Connery]

Well, it's not doing a damn thing for my spine.

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Seriously. Fucking cat couldn't scratch it.

So to answer your question, I love it and I'll be returning to it periodically.