{"id":21167,"date":"2019-04-05T01:00:34","date_gmt":"2019-04-05T08:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/?p=21167"},"modified":"2019-04-05T09:18:32","modified_gmt":"2019-04-05T16:18:32","slug":"talk-to-the-dead-by-catharine-bramkamp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/05\/talk-to-the-dead-by-catharine-bramkamp\/","title":{"rendered":"Talk to the Dead by Catharine Bramkamp"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-21168\" title=\"Talk to the Dead by Catharine Bramkamp\" src=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Talk-to-the-dead-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Talk-to-the-dead-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Talk-to-the-dead-160x160.png 160w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Talk-to-the-dead-320x320.png 320w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Talk-to-the-dead.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>Let\u2019s welcome back monthly columnist\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/?s=Catharine+Bramkamp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Catharine Bramkamp<\/a> as she shares with us: \u201cTalk to the Dead\u201d Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<p><strong>We all have loved ones who have left us before we could say everything we wanted to say.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not too late.<\/p>\n<p>There are many want to communicate with the dead: Ouija Boards, Mediums, Clairvoyants, Automatic Writing.<\/p>\n<p>Much easier and far more expedient is <strong>to journal.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Unresolved issues and worse, guilt, puts enormous stress on our bodies.<\/h2>\n<p>And when we\u2019ve lost a loved one (or may be not so loved) we can feel either a small or large helping of stress. But we will be stressed.<\/p>\n<h3>According to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/balance\/stress-management\/stress-symptoms-effects_of-stress-on-the-body#2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Webmd.com<\/a>, e<strong>motional symptoms\u00a0of stress include:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Becoming easily agitated, frustrated, and moody<\/li>\n<li>Feeling overwhelmed, like you are losing control or need to take control<\/li>\n<li>Having difficulty relaxing and quieting your mind<\/li>\n<li>Feeling bad about yourself (low self-esteem), lonely, worthless, and depressed<\/li>\n<li>Avoiding others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Physical symptoms\u00a0of stress include:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Low energy<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/migraines-headaches\/default.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Headaches<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/digestive-disorders\/digestive-diseases-nausea-vomiting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Upset stomach<\/a>, including\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/digestive-disorders\/digestive-diseases-diarrhea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">diarrhea<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/digestive-disorders\/digestive-diseases-constipation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">constipation<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/children\/ss\/nausea-vomiting-remedies-treatment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">nausea<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Aches, pains, and tense muscles<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/pain-management\/guide\/whats-causing-my-chest-pain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chest pain<\/a> and rapid heartbeat<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/sleep-disorders\/guide\/insomnia-symptoms-and-causes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Insomnia<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Frequent\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/cold-and-flu\/default.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">colds<\/a> and infections<\/li>\n<li>Loss of sexual desire and\/or ability<\/li>\n<li>Nervousness and shaking,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/a-to-z-guides\/understanding-tinnitus-basics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ringing in the ear<\/a>, cold or sweaty hands and feet<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/oral-health\/guide\/dental-health-dry-mouth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dry mouth<\/a> and difficulty swallowing<\/li>\n<li>Clenched jaw and grinding\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/oral-health\/picture-of-the-teeth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">teeth<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Cognitive symptoms\u00a0of stress include:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Constant\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/balance\/guide\/how-worrying-affects-your-body\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">worrying<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Racing thoughts<\/li>\n<li>Forgetfulness and disorganization<\/li>\n<li>Inability to focus<\/li>\n<li>Poor judgment<\/li>\n<li>Being pessimistic or seeing only the negative side<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>You can take something: <\/strong>a small pill or a large drink, but a better approach is to write it all out.<\/p>\n<h2>Talk to the dead in your journal.<\/h2>\n<p>I remember a family member who did not deal with or even acknowledge a catastrophic loss. (I\u2019m looking at you, Grandma). She denied the grief, loss, and stress, and instead contracted a painful case of shingles, then cancer. Great solution.<\/p>\n<h2>Journaling would have been far easier, private, and certainly less painful.<\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019m a big fan of therapy; many therapists will recommend hauling out a paper journal and jotting down some thoughts with the correct assessment that we cannot change our family members, only our responses to them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>So here is free advice: Start now. Talk to the dead.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Journal out dialogues, conversations and what you always meant to say to the deceased.<\/p>\n<p>No, it won\u2019t do THEM any good, but it will help you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are some ideas and <em>prompts<\/em> on what to write:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>What I always wanted to tell you&#8230;<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>What I always meant to say&#8230;<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>What I always wanted to hear from you&#8230;<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>What I plan to do now is&#8230;<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>What I wish I could have done before&#8230;<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Appreciate them<\/li>\n<li>Yell at them<\/li>\n<li>Forgive them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Make it all about you and your process.<\/h2>\n<p>If you find that you are circling and circling around a certain theme or subject in your exploration, that is your <em>ah ha<\/em> moment, and when you show up to your first therapy session, you will not only be ready, you may even get an A-plus.<\/p>\n<h3>For the full Journaling Workbook, email your request to cbramkamp(at)gmail(dot) com.<\/h3>\n<p>Indulge in the <a href=\"https:\/\/story-university.teachable.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">whole class<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Join us in Tahoe this Fall 2019 for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.writingforlifeworkshops.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Writers Boot Camp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<h2>ABOUT THE AUTHOR<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1RlgH6b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1rlgh6b noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-12334\" title=\"Catharine Bramkamp\" src=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Catharine-Bramkamp-pic-274x300.jpg\" alt=\"Catharine Bramkamp\" width=\"150\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Catharine-Bramkamp-pic-274x300.jpg 274w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Catharine-Bramkamp-pic-300x329.jpg 300w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Catharine-Bramkamp-pic.jpg 584w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1RlgH6b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Catharine Bramkamp<\/a> is the co-producer of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.newbiewriters.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Newbie Writers Podcast <\/a>that focuses on newer writers and their concerns. She is a successful <a href=\"http:\/\/yourbookstartshere.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">writing coach<\/a>, Chief Storytelling Officer, and author of a dozen\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1i9eAlQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">books<\/a>\u00a0including the <em><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1HgxT4W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Real Estate Diva Mysteries series<\/a><\/em>, and\u00a0<em><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1Tmil52\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Future Girls series<\/a><\/em>. She\u00a0holds two degrees in English and is an adjunct university professor. After fracturing her wrist, she has figured out there is very little she is able to do with one hand tied behind her back.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many want to communicate with the dead: Ouija Boards, Mediums, Clairvoyants, Automatic Writing. 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