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    Oct 3, 2009, 11:48 PM
    Full Moon Madness or Lunacy. Do You Think Such a Thing Really Exists?
    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!
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    Oct 4, 2009, 12:45 AM
    Hi Clough!
    Yes the full moon does seem to affect me-yesterday's made me go all sentimental and a bit weepy!
    It would be interesting to find out if guards in prisons notice any changes in the inmates ?
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    Oct 4, 2009, 01:03 AM
    Hi, amicon!

    Yes, finding out about how people who work or have worked in prisons could potentially be an excellent perspective on something like this!

    Thanks for responding!
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    Oct 4, 2009, 01:57 AM

    Hi!
    Think Ill check that out now!
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    Oct 4, 2009, 02:06 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by amicon View Post
    Hi!
    Think Ill check that out now!
    That would be good!

    I have to get to bed now!

    Thanks!
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    Oct 6, 2009, 12:24 AM
    Any more "takers" here?

    Thanks!
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    Oct 6, 2009, 04:45 AM

    Hi again-havent found anything conclusive but will keep my eyes open!
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    Oct 6, 2009, 07:36 AM
    Clough, we schedule extra nurses during the full moon. We always get a TON of patients. Either laboring patients (mostly), or outpatients who think they are in labor.

    Our ER schedules extra security on the nights of the full moon as well.
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    Oct 6, 2009, 01:55 PM
    Hi, J_9!

    I'm glad that you came along here as I was sure that you would have something to say about this!

    Thanks!
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    Oct 7, 2009, 12:56 AM
    Hi, All!

    Anymore takers here?

    Thanks!
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    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
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    Oct 17, 2009, 04:18 AM
    This however could be a series of weird coincidences .
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    Oct 17, 2009, 04:24 AM
    Hi, Strange-chicken!

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

    Thanks!
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    Oct 17, 2009, 04:42 AM

    Hi Clough!
    Just been a new moon I think and I ve had trouble falling asleep!
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    Oct 17, 2009, 04:50 AM
    Hi, amicon!

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

    Thanks!
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    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 out of 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
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    Oct 17, 2009, 05:27 AM

    Tom -spooky.
    Clough- I think the new moon s always two weeks ahead of a full one.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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!
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