Lunar phases
In many different cultures and mythologies, the moon is related to everything from violence, hormonal changes, melatonin changes, to fertility, pregnancy and delivery.
There have been numerous studies correlating lunar phases with each of these topics, but never consistently showing statistical significance.
From our practice, we definitely believe that the moon plays a significant role in individual’s emotional and psychological health. As a general rule, we do not follow the lunar phases on a proactive basis, but during certain weeks, we can definitely relate our patient’s complaints and their psycho-emotional states to the moon phase.
We consistently see more emotional distress and emotional lability during the week preceding the full moon and then again the week preceding a new moon although it is less dramatic. Our office staff can pretty much always confirm the difference in the patient’s behaviors during these weeks.
From an observational standpoint, we truly believe that the lunar phases have a direct impact on psycho-emotional issues we see in the office. We may try and eventually develop a survey tool to better elucidate the changes noticed.
posted by Anonymous at 6:25 AM
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"From our practice, we definitely believe that the moon plays a significant role in individual’s emotional and psychological health.""...during certain weeks, we can definitely relate our patient’s complaints and their psycho-emotional states to the moon phase."
I agree, at the Veterinary practice I work at we always know when there is going to be a full moon by our clients behaviors. We also have a client who works at the Women's prison and she was commenting on Prisoner's behaviors the week before a full moon.
I think that is so interesting. Be sure to fill us in if you do a survey.
I am not a natural scientist, but I am very interested to know what role the moon plays on human behaviors/conditions.
I do know of the mythologies and speculations that have come down through the centuries.
The moon and health/behavior...Hhhhmmmm(?)
Very cool stuff.
If the moon moves the tides, what must it do to us? I have a definite recurring problem with emotional lability during the days leading up to the full moon. It's a lot like PMS. I've dubbed it FMS. It is serious for me, and I imagine for many others.
Thank you - Jean
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