ASMR stands forย autonomous sensory meridian response.
ASMR is a complex emotional state that only some people experience when they hear, see, and feel certain โtriggers,โ such as whispering, delicate hand movements, and light touch. The feeling is described as a tingling sensation beginning at the crown of the head which can spread down the neck and limbs. The tingling sensation comes in waves and is a โtrance-likeโ immersive state accompanied by feelings of euphoria and relaxation.
Interest in ASMR has exploded over the past ten years since the term was coined. What started as aย short whispering videoย on YouTube in 2009 has since gone viral. So-called โASMRtistsโ gather millions of views on their videos which can elicit this trance-like state ofย euphoric relaxation.
by Giulia Poerio
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