Snap crackle pop: ASMR and misophonia

This video examines the disorder known as misophonia where certain trigger sounds evoke physical or emotional responses such as muscle tension and anger. In the opening scenes, the video presents the popular topic of autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR), where a tingling sensation is felt in the body due to auditory or visual stimuli. To display both sets of reactions, a youtube react portion is incorporated within the video, where participants show the reactions of individuals who either experience ASMR videos positively or negatively. The diagnostic criteria of misophonia are then explained along with some neurological differences between individuals with and without misophonia.

This video was made by McMaster Demystifying Medicine students Ripley Antonacci, Sehar Arfeen, Monica Chu and Sabrin Salim.

Copyright McMaster University 2019

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[Ruby-tyrk]

I HATE ASMR WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO CHEWING, WHISPERING, CLICKING AND MORE I SWEAR TO GOD I HATE ITTT

[Acook]

My worst ones are people eating with their mouth open

[meowbruhhh]

I have misophonia, i actually started watching asmr a long time ago to get better at handling it, i actually enjoy asmr but i steer away from eating videos. I found it quite ironic that im able to handle some noises in a video but i can't handle it when its out of a video.

[eelssa]

The crazy thing is i have misophonia and it really controlls my life and limits me, BUT i find all kind of ASMR extremelly relaxing. This is something that has always been interesting to me.

[yarelidavid]

Omg I have it there is this girl that use to sit at our table but we moved she would chew with her mouth open you can see all the food in her mouth and she would make chewing noises it was disgusting I almost threw up I was gagging my parents also do this on purpose so every time we eat or go out to eat I have to bring headphones and listen to music while eating I just can’t deal with the sound 🤢🤮

[annat.s]

I’m not diagnosed with misophonia, but I’ve always been thinking that I have it. For some reason it only triggers me when it is in real life. I actually like asmr mouth sounds and whispering when I watch it on YouTube, but if I hear it in real life it makes me wanna cry and punch the person in the face.. can someone relate to this?

[daisydaizzy]

That video made me cry in horror to my hears

[imcharley]

I don't know. I have really bad misophonia but I love asmr. I mean don't get me wrong the eating ones are hell but regular asmr is nice to me

[santiagobenites]

I suffer from Misophonia and sometimes it's no fun at all. ESPECIALLY when something AMSR comes on. For some reason, those sounds absolutely torture me, and the effect is immediate. I feel like smashing the TV/computer screen to make it stop. I honestly wish that AMSR TV commercials came with a warning, or were banned outright. Of course, that would be ridiculous, but I don't ever want to feel that way again. It's cool to know that there are other out there (and here) that know what I'm talking about. Btw, after reading some comments here, there's no way that I'm watching this video

[cocoapuffx]

My mom makes me sit at the table while she's eating and won't let me leave until she's done. My brother is free to leave, but not me. I swear she chews louder on purpose just to bother me, (It really, Reeaallyy does.) She tells me that I'm just a spoiled brat and that if I can't learn coping skills then I'm going to be a useless adult with no friends and no life. I'm trying to deal with it the best I can, but my brother teases me about it and my mom is making things way worse. I'm worried that I'll ruin any realashionships I have due to this stupid condition. I really just want to be able to spend time with my friends and family without feeling extremely uncomfortable.

[annikah]

I quit listening I'm too angry I mean it sounds HORRIBLE

[pnw-elle]

I have ASMR and misophonia. I cannot stand that ASM R videos that have smacking, tapping, mouth noises of some sort etc. I like soft pencil writing especially on hard surfaces. Some pen writing. I don't like writing super fast. I also like coloring. Way to many people are making videos for ASMR with those sounds.

[rianna]

OH THE WHISPERING 😭😭

WHY LORD, WHYYYY IS THIS A THING.

[poly-phobia]

For me it depends on the sound. I actually really enjoy crackling and crunching sounds or harsh textured noises like breaking soap or cracking egg shells. However, I really don’t like whispering or low voices - it makes me very anxious/uncomfortable especially hard consonant sounds like g or st where the mic pops slightly.

[rainstriderstreamflower]

I might be misophonic. Otherwise a have a similar condition that made me irrationally afraid of certain noises. However those sounds never triggered anger or anxiety but sadness and discontent. There's one song I still find unpleasant 4 no reason but I'm no longer afraid of it but still try to avoid it if necessary.

[lol_absolutelynot]

asmr is disgusting. i hate hearing people chew or whisper in my ear like get tf away from me 🤮🙄

[AForerunnersStorey]

I might have this but my difference is that the triggering sounds dont make me angry or anxious it makes me feel like someone keeps jabbing my lower right side of my back with their finger and it tickles me like crazy...

Im not ticklish at all unless i hear certain sounds.

[Cute_Deth]

Does this seriously have 1.1k views and 19 LIKES?!

[NeuroPulse]

Extremely interesting. The two girls had strong reactions in opposite directions and I have no reaction (male). I do get ASMR sometimes but's almost always in real life and triggered by behaviors rather than sounds. The behaviors that trigger it are usually in the realm of public displays of vulnerability and sweetness.

[AveryWeinstein]

I cannot watch this!!! I’m literally about to have a panic attack.