Full Moon Madness or Lunacy. Do You Think Such a Thing Really Exists?

Clough · Oct 3, 2009, 11:48 PM

Hi, All!

I do. I'm wondering what others think? I always feel a little bit weird around the time of a full moon. Just not quite as "in-sync" as I might be...

Any others, too? Or, not? Perhaps some people might be more susceptible to it than others?

What about policeman who might be witness to the way that people are at certain times of the month, or healthcare professionals?

All opinions are welcome. It is, after all, a matter of opinion. Perhaps logical opinions and expressions about the way people feel and think about it might be helpful and beneficial to others?

This thread, will no doubt, get excellent exposure on the Internet when people search for the subject!

Thanks!

Strange-chicken · Oct 17, 2009, 04:17 AM

Oddly the night of the full moon makes me feel pretty calm and whatnot

however on the few days running up to the full moon and for like two days after i usually get pretty odd especially if i have consumed any alcohol O_o

Strange-chicken · Oct 17, 2009, 04:18 AM

this however could be a series of weird coincidences .

Clough · Oct 17, 2009, 04:24 AM

Hi, Strange-chicken!

I had forgotten about this thread that I started. I appreciate you sharing!

Thanks!

amicon · Oct 17, 2009, 04:42 AM

hi Clough!
Just been a new moon I think and I ve had trouble falling asleep!

Clough · Oct 17, 2009, 04:50 AM

Hi, amicon!

A "New Moon" is the dark one. Correct?

Thanks!

speedball1 · Oct 17, 2009, 05:07 AM

Back in the early 60's I lived and worked in South Beach, ( this is before it went "upscale".) I had a favorite bar on Collins I would hang out at.
On the night of a full moon the crazies would come outta the woodwork.
Trust me! A full moon will affect you and it hits the mentally unstable first and the hardest. I was there and saw it in action. Cheers, tom

amicon · Oct 17, 2009, 05:27 AM

tom -spooky.
Clough- i think the new moon s always two weeks ahead of a full one.

jmjoseph · Oct 17, 2009, 05:52 AM

Lunar effect - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Lunar Effect - an Introduction - Astronomy
Does the Full Moon's Lunar Effects Make People Looney? - Associated Content - associatedcontent.com
LUNAR PHASE EFFECT ON CRIMINAL ACTIVITY AND CRISIS CALLS: DOES A CORRELATION EXIST?
Amazon.com: The Lunar Effect: Biological Tides and Human Emotions (9780385128971): Arnold L. Lieber: Books
The Straight Dope: Do things get crazy when the moon is full?
HowStuffWorks "Statistical Evidence Against the Lunar Effect"
Lunar effect - RationalWiki

These are just a few of the dozens of links that refer to the "Lunar effect". I personally can't recall any behavior differences, or urges, pertaining to the moon's cycle, but for years, have heard of the increase in criminal activity. Some of these sites say there IS a difference, and there are just as many that say that there ISN'T any difference.

Sorry, not much help here.

Gemini54 · Oct 18, 2009, 10:53 PM

The full moon most definitely affects my ability to sleep.

I feel restless, toss and turn and very often have the most vivid dreams at the full moon.

Clough · Oct 19, 2009, 01:28 PM

Hi All!

Then, I'm wondering why some people would poo-poo the idea that "full-moon madness" or "lunacy" is something that doesn't really happen to anyone?

Thanks!