What is ASMR?
Are you having fun listening to some random sounds online? What is ASMR? Do you know someone who features ASMR through vlogging on youtube?
ASMR stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response.
ASMR stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response. It is a sensation that some people experience when they hear certain sounds, see certain visuals, or have their hair touched in a specific way. ASMR Youtubers are content creators on Youtube that provide these sensations to viewers through whispering and role-playing. They usually do this while performing mundane tasks like folding laundry or getting dressed in the morning.
ASMR is a ‘tingling sensation’ that commonly travels on the scalp and moves down the back of the neck and upper spine. Many people experience it in their bodies in response to audio and visual stimuli.
Therefore, it is sometimes called the auto sensory meridian response or just commonly spoken as ASMR. Just by watching or listening to it, you may experience goosebumps, brain tingles, feelings of relaxation, a lower heart rate, and mild euphoria.
What are the types of ASMR?
Sounds
This includes all the random sounds you can do, such as whispering, yawning, and blowing. Many people find it oddly satisfying, just like the smell of books, if you can relate.
Role Players
These YouTubers role-play specific situations. They typically use a private room and a small audience for this type of video. A recent popular example is Emma Whisper’s ASMR, which uses high-frequency triggers like tapping fingernails to create a sensation in her viewers.
The famous ASMR that everyone loves to do. This may include making special attention in front of the camera or making some mukbang things. Watching this kind of ASMR will make you go hungry again even after eating; many vloggers are sure of making a good sound just by sitting and slurping, chewing, and munching food. Just watching how well they eat is so relaxing and therapeutic.
Whisperers
Whisperers are Youtubers who create ASMR videos by speaking softly into the microphone. This type of video may also include role-playing or personal stories, depending on the viewer’s interest.
Visuals & Triggers
These are some of the most popular kinds of ASMR content available online. Triggers include things like watching someone slowly doodle or gently manipulate objects in their hands. Many people also find visuals as an ASMR. Doing stuff like mixing paints, cooking, and some hand movements may also be a kind of ASMR.
Personal Attention
Some ASMR Youtubers specialize in making videos that give individual attention, such as providing makeovers or haircuts to the viewer. They often use light touches and close-up whispering during these types of sessions.
Tapping & Scratching
This is the most popular video on YouTube and involves someone using their fingers to tap or scratch different objects. The videos are typically silent, with close-up shots of fingernails tapping against wood or plastic surfaces.
Here is the list of different kinds of ASMR:
- Yawning
- Whispering
- Tapping (the most popular)
- Scratching
- Buzzing
- Blowing
- Massage/Bone Cracking
- Mukbang
- Page-turning
- Typing/Writing
- Humming
- Chewing/munching (especially foods)
- Role-Playing (A day in the life)
- Physical Movements
- Painting
- Crisp/Crunch Sound
Among the list, mukbang and bone-cracking are the most used and satisfying ASMR you can ever watch. There are so many different kinds of ASMR that have been made, and it is just playing with random sound and viola~ you now have an ASMR audio or video. Just make sure to use a good audio tool for you to have a very nice result.
This is very popular online and typically vlogging content wherein many vloggers tend to make content such as mukbang, a day of life ASMR, and food ASMR. Some may be satisfying, addicting, and sometimes irritating, especially if you have sensitive ears, but surprisingly, many vloggers hit a million views by doing this kind of content. Imagine that?
Who are the famous ASMR YouTubers?
- Ewic Mukbang
- Gepoy Tuason
- Kelly Chews
- Pambansang Kolokoy
- Hungry Cakes
- PM21AM Kitchen
- Jammy Cruz
What are the benefits of listening to ASMR?
Listening to different ASMR is like listening to music. Depending on sensitivity and receptivity, you may be comfortable with what you’re hearing and feel good, but also feel bad and irritated.
There are different reasons why people watch ASMR videos. Some viewers claim they help them sleep, while others say they relax the viewer into a trance-like state that reduces anxiety or depression symptoms. But, most importantly, ASMR is an incredibly relaxing experience for those who enjoy it – there are no rules about what kinds of triggers work best for each person’s individual experience.
To know if it works for you and helps ease your anxiety, here are the benefits of watching or listening to ASMR.
- Unwind and Relax
- Sense of calm and well-being
- Get to sleep peacefully and soundly
- Feel comforted or cared for
- Experience less anxiety or pain
- Feel better when sick or upset
- Feel oddly satisfied
Is There A Disadvantage To Listening to ASMR?
Unfortunately, some people experience misophonia or mean ‘hatred of sound,’ which is not pleasant to hear when watching or listening to ASMR. They are the people who are sensitive to sound that makes them hate it and be irritated.
Experiencing anger, anxiety, or being agitated could be a sign that you’re experiencing misophonia. A simple yawn, chewing, or whisper can deliver a strong negative emotional response which is not good for you. Though, generally speaking, ASMR is not dangerous, no one or nothing will be harmed.
Thoughts
With the use of technology, things are much easier now. Eating and doing something you’d like are so extra now. Sounds keep our lives more lively, colorful, and energized, just like listening to music, but sadly, not all people like it, so being considerate to others is something that we can do.
