Today is Therapeutic Thursday at Aortic Hope!
ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) "coined in 2010, is a relaxing, often sedative sensation that begins on the scalp and moves down the body. Also known as "brain massage," it's triggered by placid sights and sounds such as whispers, accents, and crackles."
How can ASMR be a useful tool and this aortic disease community? Some important topics that we've talked about and discussed in our community are insomnia, anxiety, and even EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). We have found YouTube videos about each of those topics.
If you'd like to learn more...
ASMR videos are the biggest YouTube and Tik Tok trends you've never heard of. Check out this article from Think With Google written by Allison Mooney and Jason Klein. Click HERE.
After watching many videos about ASMR, here is a good example we found. We would love to hear your opinion...
Click HERE for an example of [ASMR] Positive Affirmations | For Anxiety, Sleep ♡
Helpful Tip: for a optimal listening experience, use your earbuds or headphones, when watching ASMR videos.