A small but well-known ASMRist community can be found by searching YouTube’s depths. Autonomous sensory meridian response is the definition of ASMR. To put it simply, ASMR is a group of calming “triggers” that give you a tingling feeling that typically spreads throughout your body. During COVID-19, I learned about ASMR. I would lay in bed, put on my headphones, and let myself let go completely. After a restful night, I would awaken the following morning with no recollection of the rest of the video. I also started watching it all day long to help me relax from any anxiety I was having. ASMRists range in age from 4 to 50 and beyond. Anyone can do it. To be honest, all you need is a microphone—ideally a Blue Yeti—and imagination. ASMR triggers can be as easy as using a makeup brush to mimic a wave or to whisper while eating food. Rambles are my particular favorite. I enjoy listening to whispers even when I don’t know them personally. Personal attention is another one of my favorites; it’s like getting a haircut or massage via the screen. Shut your eyes, relax, and allow the ASMR to captivate you. Following the pandemic, the ASMR community has experienced tremendous growth. Every day, videos titled “Trying ASMR” appear in my stream. To be honest, it’s a fantastic tool for mental health.
