does the moon affect anyone emotionally? for example, i get very hyper and anxious when it is a full moon?

Question

our bodies are made up of +-76% water. we all know that the moons energy pull affects the ocean tides and therefore it affects us,right? im just interested in how the moon affects you!?

Answer 1

scientists who have investigated the matter have come up empty-handed. University of Sydney researchers found no link to the moon’s cycle in two separate studies: one on violent or aggressive behavior, the other on number of dog bites that required hospitalization of a human. And in an analysis that ought to put to rest any lingering doubts, Ivan Kelly, a Psychologist at the University of Saskatchewan reviewed over 100 studies of lunar cycles and human behavior (including emergency room admissions and suicide attempts) and found nothing to suggest that humans are affected by Earth’s satellite.

So why do 81% of mental health professionals, according to a University of New Orleans study, believe that lunar cycles affect human behavior? Part of the reason is historical: The illuminated moon played a more prominent role for our ancestors as both a calendar and a night-light. Before electric lighting became ubiquitous, a bright moon was more likely to disrupt sleep, producing widespread grouchiness. Kelly also cites what psychologists call “confirmation bias” which is a selective thinking process whereby we seek out information that confirms our beliefs and ignore evidence that challenges them. Says Kelly, “Some beliefs are just exciting to hold, whatever the evidence.”

Answer 2

I used to think it had an effect on me. Now I believe it's more of a cultural/psychological thing to believe in that.

I used to hear that mental hospitals get a lot of admissions during a full moon and so on. But I worked for a mental hospital for about five years I have never noticed any difference in admissions related to the full moon. The other thing I did notice was a higher rate of admission in the month of February, and between Christmas and New Years Day. I think the Christmas/New Years thing was because a lot of mentally ill people who aren't supposed to drink alcohol start drinking at parties and relapse. Maybe February was kind of a big come down from the holidays of December and January, or maybe Valentines Day made lonely people feel more lonely; I really don't know. But the admission rate in February was really noticable because it's the shortest month in the year.

Answer 3

People just use it as an excuse to act nutty, it's the only reason it has an effect, since most people just don't notice it at all since they're indoors so much.

However, it could actually be making you hyper and anxious if you're out and about during a full moon because of the higher levels of light, it might cause your system to boot up as it were. I'm guessing this based on the circadian rhythm. If yours is especially sensitive your body could think it's daytime, which would cause a release of waking chemicals, making you hyper and anxious maybe at night.

Answer 4

People always say that the moon could affect you with gravity and so forth, but there are a few things I can think off that may have a psychological effect in terms of a full moon:

There is more light when there is a full moon

It is a very visual and evident symbol of natural cycles in the world, changing of seasons etc.

Answer 5

Want to read something even more interesting...

There is a Japanese scientist who studies water... Snow flakes actually respond to stimuli in the form of human emotion and the crystalization process actually changed according to the energy imparted to the water at the time it freezes...

I believe in that kind of stuff... I agree with you and thought you might want to look into this as well... It is rather beautiful and very interesting.

There are some great books on the aurora too...

Answer 6

The person standing next to you has more of a tidal effect on you than the moon does To the best of our knowledge, the tidal effect of the moon has not effect on people. Now....

There seems to be a correlation between acts of crime and the full moon. It may be there is just more light on those nights and people can see better to commit crime. Or maybe the light has some effect on us, but not the tidal effect.
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Answer 7

I feel very happy & buzzy coming up to the Full Moon - I feel like anything's possible! With a New Moon, I usually feel quite anxious and apprehensive.

http://www.moonslipper.com/MagicoftheMoon.html

Answer 8

There is no scientific data showing the moon affects humans physically or chemically, so no.

Answer 9

I never sleep through a full moon, either...Maybe that's my problem...

Answer 10

so do my kids people thought i was nuts until i pointed out and they saw first hand