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OMG!!!! The Forebrain Blackout

Sherri A. Nicholas Author

Holding Points reverse the fight-flight-freeze response, restoring blood to the forebrain helping you stay calm and think clearly

The Forebrain Blackout

Imagine your brain during stress as a city experiencing a blackout. The "downtown" area (forebrain) loses power, while all the energy is redirected to emergency services (limbs and chest). Holding your forehead ( aka "Oh My God!" points) is like flipping the circuit breaker to restore power to downtown, allowing the city to function normally again.

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What Are Neurovascular (NV) Holding Points?

Neurovascular (NV) Holding Points are specific spots on the face, scalp and forehead (aka OMG!! points) that can be gently held to help manage stress, improve blood flow to the brain, and balance the body's energy systems.

These points, connected to the body's energy pathways (meridians), play a key role in calming the nervous system and improving overall mental clarity.

What Does Holding Your Forehead (OMG!! points) Do?

Redirect blood flow to the forebrain (the thinking part of the brain) during stress.

Calm the fight-flight-freeze response.

Reprogram habitual stress reactions for long-term emotional balance.

**Caïn by Henri Vidal, Tuileries Garden, Paris, 1896. Cain is depicted hiding his face in his hand after killing his brother** **By Alex E. Proimos**

How Stress Affects the Brain?

Stress triggers a survival response in the body, leading to a cascade of physiological changes:

Blood Flow Shift: Up to 80% of the blood in the forebrain is redirected to the limbs and chest, preparing the body for action but impairing decision-making and problem-solving.

Stress Hormones: Adrenaline and other chemicals create distorted thoughts and heightened emotions.

Chronic Stress Effects: Repeated stress rewires the brain, making anxiety, fear, or aggression more likely and increasing the risk of long-term health issues or increasing sustainability to viruses.

Emergency Response Loop: Stress can become a self-perpetuating cycle, where the response itself triggers more stress, as seen in conditions like PTSD.

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How Holding OMG!! Points Help ...

Holding OMG!! Points offer a gentle, hands-on approach to reducing stress and restoring balance in the body.

By holding these points, you can:

Restore Blood Flow: Redirect blood, oxygen, and energy back to the forebrain, improving clarity and emotional stability.

Break the Stress Cycle: Teach your brain to remain calm in the face of stress, reducing the fight-flight-freeze response over time.

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Main (Frontal) NV Holding Points

Location: Centered on the forehead, called the "Oh My God!" points.

How to Use

Place your fingertips gently on the forehead points and hold for 3–5 minutes.
Focus on the stress while holding the points to help reprogram your brain's response.

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Reprogramming the Stress Response as a Daily Practice

Holding OMG!! Points regularly can “retrain” your brain to respond calmly to stress.

Recall a Stressful Memory: Think of a time when you felt overwhelmed or panicked.
Hold the Points: Place your fingertips on the "Oh My God" points and your thumbs on your temples.
Focus on the Memory: Fully experience the emotions while holding the points.
Repeat Daily: Continue until the memory no longer triggers stress. Over time, this practice helps generalize calmness to other stressful situations.

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Benefits of Holding OMG!! Points

Improved Clarity: Restores blood flow to the forebrain, enhancing rational thinking and emotional stability.
Reduced Stress: Calms the nervous system by interrupting the fight-flight-freeze response.
Emotional Healing: Releases the emotional grip of past memories and triggers.
Physical Relief: May alleviate symptoms like headaches, neck pain, or jaw tension.

When you're stressed, your body activates the fight-or-flight response, redirecting blood from your prefrontal cortex to your limbs. So when you're scared, your brain sends energy to your arms and legs to help you run or fight. OMG!! Points allow you to think clearly, be rational, so you can stay calm and manage stress better.

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**Short Clip of Donna Eden Demonstrating Main Neurovascular Hold aka OMG!! Points**

Summary

Stress triggers a survival response that redirects blood from the forebrain, impairing mental clarity and emotional balance.

Neurovascular Holding Points provide a simple yet powerful way to restore blood flow, calm the nervous system, and reprogram the body's response to stress. By gently holding specific points on the forehead or scalp, you can improve mental clarity, emotional resilience, and overall well-being. This accessible technique is effective during moments of stress or as a regular practice for long-term emotional health.