What is ASMR?

What is ASMR?

ASMR stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response and is a physical sensation which can often be felt as a tingling feeling which begins around the scalp and can often travel all around the body particularly down the back and into the persons arms and legs.

Most people descibe it as a tingling in the head.

What can trigger ASMR?

ASMR can be brought on through acts known as triggers. These can be visual or through sounds.

Watching another person complete tasks can induce ASMR with activities such as:

• Nail tapping

• Scratching

• Drawing

• Coloring in pictures.

• Whispering

• Hand movements

• Brushes

• Haircuts

• Massage

• Handling items

When triggered ASMR can be very relaxing and can help people feel calmer and in some cases, so relaxing that it may induce sleep.