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The term "autonomous sensory meridian response" (ASMR) is a neologism for a claimed biological phenomenon, characterized as a distinct, pleasurable tingling sensation often felt in the head, scalp or peripheral regions of the body in response to various visual, auditory, olfactory, and cognitive stimuli. The phenomenon was first noted through Internet culture such as blogs and online videos. Tom Stafford, a professor at the University of Sheffield, says "It might well be a real thing, but it's inherently difficult to research."
leeking' is a funny trick with your mouth where you can secretly spray someone with saliva. This comedy staple can be achieved using just a few pieces of tart or sour candy hidden on your tongue and a practiced technique.
Originally posted by mrdeadfolx
I get this sensation when someone scratches one of those image-shifting pictures, the sound causes goosebumps to erupt across my entire body and the hairs on my arms stand straight up. It would be pretty cool if you were destined to change the world with your abilities. If you shoot a Kamehameha blast lemme know!!
Originally posted by CrypticSouthpaw
There are sensations i can feel at the base of my skull that i can force down and send shivers throughout my body. It can be pulsed in intervals... My whole body feels like its vibrating...
Originally posted by CrypticSouthpaw
reply to post by TheMistro81
As for the frequency, i don't know. Its hard to explain. I can feel muscles in my head in different localized locations. I'm able to sense different part of my head including motor functions. I another ability ( through stress and dedication) i am able to go into a clear state at will where i can stop my thoughts.
Originally posted by Thought Provoker
Originally posted by CrypticSouthpaw
There are sensations i can feel at the base of my skull that i can force down and send shivers throughout my body. It can be pulsed in intervals... My whole body feels like its vibrating...
Holy crap. It doesn't make me shiver, but... I've been doing that practically my whole life. And it never happens by itself, you have to "push" to make it happen, right? (Thus, not nerve damage or some "condition.") And it starts in the center of your head and sort of whooshes all the way to your toes and fingers like having energy pumped down you? And it feels like it's a "brain muscle" you're contracting, but it isn't? And it's kinda draining, yet relaxing? What the hell is that??
I've researched "exploding head syndrome," which I get now and then. This is nothing like it. I also don't think it's ASMR, mine at least. There's no "trigger," it can't be induced through physical stimulus or imagining getting head rubs, or by any other means at all. I have to make it happen on purpose. I always thought it might have something to do with reiki, or chi energy channeling. I don't feel chakras, though. I feel like it might evolve into something else later, like it's a precusor for... I dunno, shooting fireballs or telekinesis or something. It's almost like a light switch; turn it on, and you're flooded with... light. I can keep it "on" for a few seconds, but it fades by itself. And as many people as I've asked about it, I've never met someone else who could do or feel it. God bless ATS. We all seem to have a lot more in common than we think, despite our differences.
I don't have the ringing, though. Well, just normal tinnitus (one too many Orbital concerts; man, they love bass). I don't have the sensing of electricity (I wish) or the crying or pores opening or sweating or any emotional change. The "power surge" sensation doesn't happen by itself... well, actually, sometimes when I have the flu or something, I do get a rare spontaneous surge. Not sure it's the same thing, but it sure feels similar. Maybe it does have something to do with healing energy (reiki)... I just wish I knew. Anyway, does mine sound like yours? Specifically, does it never happen unless you make it happen? The "pulsing" sounds exactly right...
PS: It never causes goosebumps. But reading that thread title did...edit on 3/4/2013 by Thought Provoker because: PS
Originally posted by The Traveler
Everything in your post I have as well. I was born with it too. I also see visual snow. To me the sound we hear (like a silent TV) coincides with the visual snow. Perhaps a subtle frequency we can pick up on? The ability to feel your body, circulation, heart ect... Is consciousness and energetic in nature which is why you can control the "feelings" down your spine. also known as chi. Look up how to make a ki ball you will be good at it I promise you. Have fun with it at night when you hear the silent TV sound zero into it and ask a question in your mind and listen to the emptiness expecting/waiting for an answer you'll get one. People on here might tell you you're crazy or have some physical aliment but you know that's not true. Just keep practicing what you have already been doing.
Originally posted by Peter Brake
Originally posted by CrypticSouthpaw
reply to post by TheMistro81
As for the frequency, i don't know. Its hard to explain. I can feel muscles in my head in different localized locations. I'm able to sense different part of my head including motor functions. I another ability ( through stress and dedication) i am able to go into a clear state at will where i can stop my thoughts.
Hi op, I've been doing this for 30 years now. If I say the word clear internally (not out load) I have a surge of prickly “heat” or energy that travels in a wave from the top of my head down my spine and goose bumps that head off down my arms and legs.
I do this as a technique to clear my thoughts, energy and to centre myself. For me it is a form of protection also. The trigger with the word clear is a short inwards breath through my nose.
I can make it surge in pulses, but this is not something that I play with, the only really similar sensation to this that I have had is when I ran out of electrolytes, raving every night in Thailand. This was quite pleasurable at the start with this steady pulsing surges going through my body, but it wouldn’t stop and got to the stage of an equivalent electric shock.
Single drink of electrolytes sorted it. This other one stays and comes at the call though