Skip to main content

Week 12 [20.01-26.01.20] Autonomous sensory meridian response

Do you know that many people claim that the sounds of soap shaving, whispering, finger tapping or pickle eating help alleviate stress , insomnia, depression and pain? This is what ASMR is.


1. Have you ever heard about ASMR before?
2. What do you think about ASMR?
3. Does ASMR work on you?

Comments

1. No, I haven't, however, I've seen (heard?) similar recordings. I'm not sure if they were created for relaxation or just to entertain the participant, nevertheless, I was amazed when I first heard it. It was a virtual hairdresser session and I remember that I could almost feel the touch on my head. The recording I'm referring to was created before 2010 which is the year the term ASMR was first used, so it couldn't be created with these findings in mind, but I'm curious if it works in a similar way. I was even able to find it on youtube so you can check it out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUDTlvagjJA

2. If it helps people relax and feel good, then it is an amazing technique. No matter if the science behind it is confirmed or not.

3. No. I was curious to try it morning but I couldn't feel any sensation on the back of my head and my headache didn't stop... However, I regularly listen to some relaxation music or nature sounds when I'm reading or learning. It helps me focus, but also, sometimes reduce my headaches, which bother me often.
1. Yes, I have bumped into it several times. Interesting experience at first but generally it’s too boring for me.
2. I personally think it’s a funny thing because although ASMR can be used for relaxation, meditation etc., it’s mainly popular on the Internet for people listening to it to get aroused. Abstracting from that, I see it as a VR for your ears.
3. Not really, I’m fine with listening to relaxing instrumental compositions if I really need something like that.
1. Yes, few years ago a friend of mine showed me an ASMR video. Back then, I would not have guessed that it would become such a big phenomenon on the internet. It is surprising how often you can encounter it on most popular platforms.

2. I think it’s very interesting, and frankly I find it surprising that so far so little research has been made on this subject. I’m curious if it can truly help people struggling with problems such as insomnia or anxiety.

3. Yes, it does. It really is a peculiar sensation. From what I’ve heard, not everybody likes it, but I find it quite relaxing and pleasant.
1. No, I haven't heard of ASMR before but the topic seems interesting.
2. I think this is a very interesting topic for people who deal with massage, for example.
3. I found some ASMR movies on the internet, but not everything works for me.
Anton Chechel said…
1. Have you ever heard of ASMR before?
Heard. And now, while I'm writing this comment, I'm listening to ASMR
2. What do you think about ASMR?
I think it's a very good way to relax or fall asleep, but because scientists have never done any research on the subject, it can also have a negative effect on the brain. So enjoy until everyone is scared by some research :)
3. Does ASMR work on you?
It works well enough. But when any soft or repetitive habits are present it stops. It is important to make surprises for a brain.
1. Yes, I'm familiar with ASMR. Some day an ASMR eating video popped in my YouTube feed and I was so curious, that I had to watch it. I still regret it.

2. The idea by itself is fine, but I don't like the way people do it. There is only one channel that I enjoy watching that does ASMR. This is 'Baumgartner Restoration' (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZe6ZCbF9xgbbbdkiodPKQ). He does it in a good taste and it's pleasant to watch and listen to.

3. It doesn't work for me, I find most ASMR videos disturbing.
Yes I heard about it. Some of those videos scare me some of them work on me perfectly.
For example those ASMR eating videos are gross to me and surely those sounds don't make me feel relaxed at all. However, videos of someone getting a haircut works on me. It makes me feel relaxed for some reason, sometimes I even fall asleep while watching it. I think it really depends on a person because some ASMR videos work on some people and on others don't. I must admit though that most of those videos are a bit weird to me.
Yes i did, i've heard about it about a Year ago but never really checked what's it all about.

I think that if there is a person who likes it and is willing to spend time watching this kind of videos than there will be creators willing to make this king of videos. I'm actually really curious how it feels for a person who really gets this tingling sensation this dude talked about in the video.

It doesn't work at me at all.
The video you sent is very similar to ASMR. Just close your eyes and you can actually feel like in a barber shop!
I also use ASMR to focus on learning or to relax. Even now!

I think ASMR became popular mostly in 2017-2018. Back then there were only a few good youtube channels where you could find ASMR videos. There is a lot of it now. I'm curious what ASMR sounds works best for you?
That's why ASMR videos are not for everyone ^^
Thanks for channel. These sounds don't work for me, but it's important that everyone finds something for themselves! Maybe someone else thanks to you will enjoy this youtube channel
Hoho, I’ve never heard about the ASMR. I think that ASMR videos are interesting, but still it’s hard to believe. I’ve tried and it doesn’t have any effect on me. But I found this is fun that somebody discovered it. Thanks for sharing with us.
I think the same! Eating videos are so weird, but for example video where I'm in barber shop just someone talking to me in whisper - it relax me. But maybe someone else likes these kind of eating ASMR videos. I can't judge it :D
There has been some research that a small group of people feel tingling sensation. It's not for everyone, but still it can be realxing. Maybe some others videos will affect you. There is a lot of different type of ASMR videos.
Angelika Dutt said…
I've never heard of anything like it, although ancient Far Eastern medicine is based on meditation, so I'm not surprised.

In my opinion, any way that helps with the illness is worth considering and is worth using as long as it doesn't hit the conscience or ethics of a person.

I'm not sure if it affects me, but I have noticed that the sound of the waves hitting the shore of the beach has a calming and relaxing effect on me.
1. Have you ever heard about ASMR before?
Yes i have heard about it. Ive even heard sobe asmr session or whatever it is called.

2. What do you think about ASMR?
Im not a fan. Im feeling very uncomfortable hearing asmr.

3. Does ASMR work on you?
No. I dont think so. As i said in the previous answer im feeling uncomfortable with asmr.
s15052 said…
Really interesting video.
1. Yes, I have heard about it, but never tried it.
2. Im really curious about this. I don't think I have good enough headphones for this, but I need to try this one day.
3. Will it work for me? I don't know. Maybe. I like listening to wried things(such as noises or constant tones). Subject to be analyzed by me.
Mykola Suprun said…
1) Yes, I did, when I became interested enough to google to it, the link of references quickly lead me to the "ASMR" video where some Indian barber was brutally beating his clients on camera under the pretense of massage. Weirdly enough, that was the only time it actually worked on me.
2) I don't have a particular opinion about it, but if it genuinely helps someone to relax as many people claim, it would say it is good there is something like that.
3) No, the only case it actually worked on me is the above-mentioned video with crazy Indian barber, and I think it has a lot to do with the shock from witnessing something like that)
One of the weirdest ASMR videos I've heard of. But if it affects someone, why not?
s15740 said…
No, I haven`t heard about ASMR as autonomous sensor meridian response. I didn`t know how it calls. But I felt that feeling. Surely, it is great technic to relax, it makes me feel weightless, and I `m falling somewhere. Super feeling, don`t understand above commentators, that disliked this. Sound of a whisper makes me crazy; I even assume that I can be easily controlled by it). I remember how my cat liked crispy sounds, he got inside a packages and could sit there for a long time.

Popular posts from this blog

Week 11 [03-09.06.2019] The problem with ecological cars emission in UK

The problem with ecological cars emission in UK Since the adoption of the European Emission Allowance Directive in the European Parliament, all car makers have tried to submit. Since 1992, the Euro I standard has been in force, which limited the emission of carbon monoxide to the atmosphere. The Euro VI standard currently applies, which limits the series of exhaust gases. These include: hydrocarbons, nitrogen and carbon oxides, and dust.   The most significant change was brought by the Euro IV standard. For the first time it introduced the limitation of nitrogen oxides, which are responsible for the harmful compounds of smog.   What is smog?   Smog consists of sulfur oxides, nitrogen and carbon. In addition, solid substances such as suspended dust (PM). Dust suspend in atmospheric aerosols may be in liquid and solid form. These can be particles of sea salt, clouds from the Sahara and artificial compounds made by people. These compounds often come fr

Week 12 (12.01-18.01.15) Are you an early bird or a night owl ?

Owls are nocturnal creatures. They’re wide awake at night and they sleep during the day. If this sounds like bliss to you, then, like about 20 percent of the population who find themselves most active at around 9 pm, you may fall into the same category as our feathered friend. Night owls often have difficulty waking up in the morning, and like to be up late at night.  Studies of animal behaviour indicate that being a night owl may actually be built into some people’s genes. This would explain why those late-to-bed, late-to-rise people find it so difficult to change their behaviour. The trouble for night owls is that they just have to be at places such as work and school far too early. This is when the alarm clock becomes the night owl’s most important survival tool. Experts say that one way for a night owl to beat their dependence on their alarm clocks is to sleep with the curtains open. The Theory is that if they do so, the morning sunlight will awaken them gently and naturally.

Week 4 [06-12.11.2017] This is what happens when you reply to spam email.

James Veitch is a British comedian. In today’s Ted Talk James with characteristic for himself a sense of humor shows how he deals with spam emails and why responding to junk messages may be sometimes dangerous. Questions: What do you think about James’s  way of dealing with spam? Why are junk messages legal, even though it sometimes may be a fraud? Dou you have a problem with spam? How do you deal with with it?