This article was medically reviewed by Jennifer Boidy, RN. Jennifer Boidy is a Registered Nurse in Maryland. She received her Associate of Science in Nursing from Carroll Community College in 2012. This article has been viewed 794,960 times.

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To stop brain freeze, firmly press your tongue against the roof of your mouth, which will help warm it up so the brain freeze goes away. You can also cover your mouth and nose with your hand and start breathing quickly, which will trap warm air in your mouth and make the brain freeze go away faster. If the brain freeze persists, try taking a sip of a warm drink and swishing it around in your mouth. To prevent the brain freeze from coming back, eat cold things slowly and stop eating right away if you start to feel any discomfort. To learn more from our Registered Nurse co-author, like how to stop brain freeze with your thumb, keep reading the article!