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These videos, to varying degrees, all have the ability to produce autonomous sensory meridian response, better known as ASMR. In a nutshell, this refers to a bodily response to visual or auditory ...

Those who respond to ASMR videos may also experience a reduced heart rate, as well as temporary relief in symptoms of depression and chronic pain. ASMR provides a low-stakes means of self-soothing ...

Research published in PeerJ 2015 showed that ASMR shows temporary relief in symptoms of depression and chronic pain, it also helps kids who have trouble falling asleep and relax. Exp Brain Res.