What is the ASMR for?

ASMR seems to be a technique that causes a deep sense of relaxation in some people, so it can be used to complement the treatment of diseases such as:

Insomnia
Anxiety or panic attack
Depression

Normally the feeling of well-being caused by the ASMR tingling disappears in a few hours and, in this way, it is considered only as a temporary technique that helps to complement the medical treatment of any of these conditions, and should not replace the guidelines that are indicated by the doctor.

How does ASMR feel:

The sensation created by ASMR does not appear in all people and its intensity can also vary according to the hearing sensitivity of each person. However, in most cases it is described as a pleasant tingling or tingling sensation that begins at the back of the neck, spreads over the head, and eventually moves down the spine.

Some people may feel tingling in the shoulders, arms, and back as well.

What can cause ASMR:

Any repetitive and methodical sound or movement can cause an ASMR sensation, however it most often occurs due to mild sounds such as:

Whisper next to the ear;
Fold towels or sheets;
Turn the pages of a book;
Crumple a bag;
Brush the hair;
The sound of rain;
Lightly tap the surface of a table with your fingers.

In addition to this, it is possible that the sensation of ASMR is also caused by the activation of other senses such as vision, touch, smell or the palate, but most people seem to be more sensitive to auditory stimuli.

What happens in the brain

The process by which ASMR works is not yet known, however, it is possible that in more sensitive people there is the release of endorphins, oxytocin, serotonin and other neurotransmitters that quickly relieve stress and anxiety