ASMR Basics
It’s the pleasant feeling of relaxation that no one can fully explain. Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) is a tingly brain reaction to specific, external stimuli that is being used to help countless people get to sleep at night.
Never heard of it? You’re not alone. In fact, many people who have experienced ASMR throughout their lives are surprised to learn that the sensation has a name and that others feel it as well. They are also surprised to learn that there is a thriving online ASMR community; ASMR content creators have turned their webcams into tingle transmitters for their fans, who rely on their videos for natural and effective rest and relaxation.
In this part, we take you on a journey into the internet’s new sleep aid that is causing the clinical community and the media to sit up and take notice. We learn how this combination of sound and imagery can trigger the senses to help you de-stress and get a good night’s sleep once and for all!