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Don’t have the volume set too highIf you do experience ASMR when watching videos, drifting off to sleep is highly likely...
06/06/2024

Don’t have the volume set too high

If you do experience ASMR when watching videos, drifting off to sleep is highly likely. If you have YouTube on autoplay, you could get a nasty – and loud – surprise later in the evening! So, to reduce the chances of being woken up, and to avoid damaging your ears, set the volume below 85 decibels.

Initial research into ASMR looks promising and could lead to future therapeutic applications. What we currently know is that it can be helpful in providing temporary relief from symptoms of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and chronic pain.

However, triggering ASMR is not recommended as a substitute for professional mental health treatments, like therapy and medication, if your symptoms are severe or persistent.

If ASMR only relieves your symptoms temporarily, it’s important to think about reaching out to a therapist who can better help you work through any deeper issues and provide the guidance and support needed for long-term relief.

Of course, if you enjoy ASMR’s benefits, there’s no reason to stop using it as a coping strategy; just consider using it alongside the evidence-based therapy options available.

Wear headphonesIf you’re watching ASMR videos, you’ll get the best results if you use a pair of good, noise-isolating he...
06/06/2024

Wear headphones

If you’re watching ASMR videos, you’ll get the best results if you use a pair of good, noise-isolating headphones that can produce a higher-quality sound and drown out any background noise. This will help you to focus your attention fully on the content.

Be in a comfortable positionAs the ultimate aim is to de-stress and unwind, you’ll want to make sure your body is comfor...
05/06/2024

Be in a comfortable position

As the ultimate aim is to de-stress and unwind, you’ll want to make sure your body is comfortable and relaxed before you start – either in a comfortable chair, on the sofa, or even in bed. ASMR has been shown to send people to sleep, so it’s important to be in a comfortable position (and place!) that you don’t mind falling asleep in!

Practice in a quiet placeWhether searching for your ASMR trigger – or once you’ve found it – you’ll achieve the best res...
04/06/2024

Practice in a quiet place
Whether searching for your ASMR trigger – or once you’ve found it – you’ll achieve the best results by being in a quiet environment where you can pay full attention to what you’re feeling.

ASMR is closely related to mindfulness, where the brain is prompted to pay attention and be aware of specific sounds, sights, or sensations – so the fewer distractions the better.

If you’re focusing on sound only, try turning the lights off (or down) to enhance the experience.

Find your personal trigger(s)All ASMR triggers can be experienced first-hand or, as is becoming increasingly popular, vi...
03/06/2024

Find your personal trigger(s)

All ASMR triggers can be experienced first-hand or, as is becoming increasingly popular, via videos online. However, as everyone responds differently to ASMR triggers, you’ll need to experiment to determine which ones work best for you.

As ASMR typically emerges during childhood (without us realizing what it is!), think back to times when you felt tingles, shivers, or ‘pins and needles’ sensations – as these might provide some clues.

You can also start paying more attention to how you feel when you see, touch, hear, or experience certain things throughout your day.

The easiest route is to try out a selection of ASMR videos. There’s a large corner of the internet dedicated to videos covering a wide range of trigger situations, sights, and sounds. These videos typically combine several of the triggers listed above and exaggerate them to induce optimal ASMR experiences in viewers and listeners.

SAS-ASMR is known to be the most popular ‘ASMRtist’ with over nine million subscribers on her Youtube channel. Other prominent channels include Gentle Whispering ASMR, ASMR Darling, Gibi ASMR, ASMR Zeitgeist, and ASMRrequests.

Five top tips to get started with ASMRIf you want to experience ASMR and reap some of the potential health benefits, her...
02/06/2024

Five top tips to get started with ASMR
If you want to experience ASMR and reap some of the potential health benefits, here are five things that you can try to improve your chances of success:

1. Find your personal trigger(s)
2. Practice in a quiet place
3. Be in a comfortable position
4. Wear headphones
5. Don’t have the volume set too high

Increases ability to cope with chronic painEmerging evidence suggests that ASMR may have therapeutic benefits for physic...
01/06/2024

Increases ability to cope with chronic pain
Emerging evidence suggests that ASMR may have therapeutic benefits for physical health, including temporary relief from chronic pain, including fibromyalgia, IBS, migraines, and arthritis.

It’s understood that the brain can ‘mute’ pain when it’s reassured, soothed, and happy, for example, through techniques such as guided meditation, visualization, and hypnosis.

As ASMR definitely makes the brains of those who can experience it very happy, it makes sense that it could be a viable option for reducing pain intensity, duration, and frequency. Watch this space!

Improves moodIn addition to experiencing feelings of calm and an increased sense of well-being while watching ASMR media...
31/05/2024

Improves mood

In addition to experiencing feelings of calm and an increased sense of well-being while watching ASMR media, many people report temporary relief from mood disorder symptoms, such as:

Decreased energy / feeling sluggish
Constant feelings of sadness
Difficulty concentrating or focusing
Trouble sleeping or insomnia
Overeating or loss of appetite
Feeling hopeless or worthless
Racing thoughts
Low self-worth or feelings of inadequacy
In some cases, this may be due to the personal and social contexts in which many ASMR videos are presented. These can mimic a form of interpersonal bonding that helps promote the viewer’s well-being.

For others, it may be due to the fact that in watching ASMR videos, people are effectively engaged in a form of mindfulness. This is proven to improve emotion regulation, partly through paying attention to sensations and feelings in the present moment rather than being caught up in repetitive thought patterns.

Aids better sleepThe second most common reason people watch ASMR videos is to help them fall asleep (82%). While researc...
30/05/2024

Aids better sleep

The second most common reason people watch ASMR videos is to help them fall asleep (82%). While research is currently limited on the benefits of ASMR for sleep disorders, what we do know about how ASMR works is consistent with claims that it can improve sleep.

For example, it appears to activate areas of the brain associated with sleep-inducing hormones like oxytocin and dopamine. These reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and trigger the deeply relaxed state essential to falling (and staying) asleep.

Reduces stressResearch suggests that ASMR leads to changes in brain activity typically associated with a calm, relaxed s...
29/05/2024

Reduces stress

Research suggests that ASMR leads to changes in brain activity typically associated with a calm, relaxed state. It has also been found to significantly reduce the heart rate and slow down breathing, as occurs in stress-reduction techniques like yoga and meditation.

It can, therefore, help reduce stress (in those who experience ASMR), with potential therapeutic benefits for clinical conditions like anxiety and depression.

What are the physical and mental health benefits of ASMR?Reduces stressAids better sleepImproves moodIncreases ability t...
28/05/2024

What are the physical and mental health benefits of ASMR?

Reduces stress
Aids better sleep
Improves mood
Increases ability to cope with chronic pain

Situational ASMRPersonal unbroken attention falls into a broader category but often intersects with physical touch. It i...
27/05/2024

Situational ASMR

Personal unbroken attention falls into a broader category but often intersects with physical touch. It includes, for example, being looked at, sharing direct eye contact, and being spoken to one-on-one. For some, this can generate a sense of companionship, closeness, and/or intimacy.

Real-life experiences, such as a doctor’s visit, dentist appointment, ear exam, spa treatment, or haircut, can be ASMR triggers, in part due to the one-on-one personal attention they provide. Alternatively, these scenarios can also be roleplayed for similar effects.

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