That list of what produces ASMR is awesome. I’d never heard the name for the reaction until just a year ago. Things that produce ASMR for me: 1) Movies or trailers with magic or immersive effects in them - such as “The Crimes of Grindelwald” 2) A cool breeze in the sunshine, particularly with rustling leaves 3) Meditation, particularly at the Sakya Monastery in Seattle 4) Very good cuddlers - such as @AmorAmor
NOT on this list: teenagers whispering into microphones. Perhaps we should convince Helena Bonham Carter, Idris Elba or Benedict Cumberbatch to make one of these videos.
I am a huge fan of ASMR. It has really helped me to cope with my social anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, anemia, and some other emotional, physical, and mental disorders that I have. I would say that in many cases it has bee a real life saver for me, especially when I am out in public and get overwhelmed by being around people.
I can pull up an ASMR video and listen to it on my phone. It often helps to calm me down in emergency situations.
I listen to 'no talking' ASMR videos to help me sleep. Whispers Red has a couple of great no talking compilation videos, so if you like the idea but find mouth sounds cringy, they are a good place to start . I also like hairdryer noise, which I'm not sure counts as ASMR since it's such a loud noise.
Has anybody tried binaural beats?
From the description (explanation?) the OP gave, my ASMR happens in response to certain music and other pleasant memories. I never seem to experience it in response to anything I find unpleasant. As for music, it's usually just parts of songs and not entire songs. One example is the piano interlude in Bob Seger's cover of "Shame on the Moon" originally by Rodney Crowell.
ive been told by someone that they like the sound of their head being scratched when I lightly scratched their head while cuddling. i can see why!