ASMR can send give you shivers of pleasure in response to sound, while misphonia triggers negative reactions so intense it can ruin lives. Scientists are now realizing they have a lot in common.

Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) is all the rage lately. Is it real? Is there something special about people who have it?

What Does ASMR Stand for and What Is It? ASMR stands for autonomous sensory meridian response. It's also known as "brain tingles," and it can come from particular sound frequencies or visual things.