CPian Medical Alert
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Are you a diagnosed CP addict ? Are you conducting parasomnia posts ? Yes possibly you have been posting whilst asleep. I know many CP addicts appear to have dreams about posting, which is quite normal. But parasomnia posts could be quite dangerous. So if you think you might have a problem see a specailist ASAP please. Regardz Colin J Davies
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Thank you Colin, for working to raise awareness of this problem. I have a few more points to add: It is common to think of "sleep-posting" as merely an amusing oddity. However, for those afflicted it is a very serious problem, one that can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Vigilance and care is required in order to prevent harm to the subject. Dangers abound for the parasomniatic poster: accidentally posting secret information on the nature of the Universe, unintentionally posting into a flame war, replacing punctuation with odd little square symbols... the list goes on. And that's not taking into account the physical harm that could befall should the person be sleeping in an unfamilar location when striken - falling down stairs while on route to the PC, wandering into traffic, hours spent trying to post using a typewriter... Tragic, indeed. Signs you or someone you know may be a parasomniatic poster:
- Subject is under a lot of stress during the day (potential triggers: football team is doing poorly, or article is down-rated)
- Subject often wakes up in front of the PC with no memory of how (s)he got there.
- Subject often finds self unable to remember posts made the previous day.
- Posts are found with timestamps occurring during supposed sleep period. (this must be carefully examined, as it's possible CP just switched to "Canadian time" and forgot to tell anyone)
- Subject is experiencing other sleep disturbances, such as somniloquy, "night terrors", somnambulism, or "sleep sex".
Finally, remember never to awaken an afflicted person while they are posting, as if they are disturbed, their legs will fall off. Thank you. --------
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Thank you Colin, for working to raise awareness of this problem. I have a few more points to add: It is common to think of "sleep-posting" as merely an amusing oddity. However, for those afflicted it is a very serious problem, one that can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Vigilance and care is required in order to prevent harm to the subject. Dangers abound for the parasomniatic poster: accidentally posting secret information on the nature of the Universe, unintentionally posting into a flame war, replacing punctuation with odd little square symbols... the list goes on. And that's not taking into account the physical harm that could befall should the person be sleeping in an unfamilar location when striken - falling down stairs while on route to the PC, wandering into traffic, hours spent trying to post using a typewriter... Tragic, indeed. Signs you or someone you know may be a parasomniatic poster:
- Subject is under a lot of stress during the day (potential triggers: football team is doing poorly, or article is down-rated)
- Subject often wakes up in front of the PC with no memory of how (s)he got there.
- Subject often finds self unable to remember posts made the previous day.
- Posts are found with timestamps occurring during supposed sleep period. (this must be carefully examined, as it's possible CP just switched to "Canadian time" and forgot to tell anyone)
- Subject is experiencing other sleep disturbances, such as somniloquy, "night terrors", somnambulism, or "sleep sex".
Finally, remember never to awaken an afflicted person while they are posting, as if they are disturbed, their legs will fall off. Thank you. --------
Have you hugged your monitor today?
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It is interesting how much we have learned about the science of "sleep" in aproximatly the last 8 years. There are so many differing disorders and considering the majority of humanith spend 1/4 to a 1/3 of there lives engaged in this activity, the science will only continue to grow. It would be nice if we could set up a section here at CP for individuals with CPian disorders. Shog9 wrote: accidentally posting secret information on the nature of the Universe, unintentionally posting into a flame war, replacing punctuation with odd little square symbols... I guess I'm lucky that I don't know any of the Universes secrets or don't understand flame wars, and can only do crud HTML. So I can't have yet engaged in any of those activities. Shog9 wrote: "sleep sex". I believe I might suffer from this according to my wife. And its no laughing matter. :( Regardz Colin J Davies
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It is interesting how much we have learned about the science of "sleep" in aproximatly the last 8 years. There are so many differing disorders and considering the majority of humanith spend 1/4 to a 1/3 of there lives engaged in this activity, the science will only continue to grow. It would be nice if we could set up a section here at CP for individuals with CPian disorders. Shog9 wrote: accidentally posting secret information on the nature of the Universe, unintentionally posting into a flame war, replacing punctuation with odd little square symbols... I guess I'm lucky that I don't know any of the Universes secrets or don't understand flame wars, and can only do crud HTML. So I can't have yet engaged in any of those activities. Shog9 wrote: "sleep sex". I believe I might suffer from this according to my wife. And its no laughing matter. :( Regardz Colin J Davies
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Colin Davies wrote: And its no laughing matter. Sure it is, made me laugh:laugh: :-D :) :~ :omg: :wtf: X| --- CPUA 0x5041 Sonork 100.11743 Chicken Little Within you lies the power for good - Use it!
PJ Arends wrote: Sure it is, made me laugh Its a bit twisted finding someone elses disorder laughable PJ. It doesn't really offend me but it surprises me. Regardz Colin J Davies
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It is interesting how much we have learned about the science of "sleep" in aproximatly the last 8 years. There are so many differing disorders and considering the majority of humanith spend 1/4 to a 1/3 of there lives engaged in this activity, the science will only continue to grow. It would be nice if we could set up a section here at CP for individuals with CPian disorders. Shog9 wrote: accidentally posting secret information on the nature of the Universe, unintentionally posting into a flame war, replacing punctuation with odd little square symbols... I guess I'm lucky that I don't know any of the Universes secrets or don't understand flame wars, and can only do crud HTML. So I can't have yet engaged in any of those activities. Shog9 wrote: "sleep sex". I believe I might suffer from this according to my wife. And its no laughing matter. :( Regardz Colin J Davies
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Colin Davies wrote: It is interesting how much we have learned about the science of "sleep" in aproximatly the last 8 years. Indeed, it is a fascinating subject. I think we will benefit much as more of these studies come to fruition. Colin Davies wrote: I believe I might suffer from this according to my wife. I'm sorry to hear this Colin. Have you consulted a physician? There are treatments, though i don't know how effective. --------
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Colin Davies wrote: It is interesting how much we have learned about the science of "sleep" in aproximatly the last 8 years. Indeed, it is a fascinating subject. I think we will benefit much as more of these studies come to fruition. Colin Davies wrote: I believe I might suffer from this according to my wife. I'm sorry to hear this Colin. Have you consulted a physician? There are treatments, though i don't know how effective. --------
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Shog9 wrote: Indeed, it is a fascinating subject. Yes it spans several "ologies" and has great potential, Have you noticed, how often after a good sleep you can solve many code problems ? Shog9 wrote: Have you consulted a physician? I haven't actually, next checkup I have I'll mention it, Gosh hope he doesn't laugh like PJ did. Regardz Colin J Davies
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Shog9 wrote: Indeed, it is a fascinating subject. Yes it spans several "ologies" and has great potential, Have you noticed, how often after a good sleep you can solve many code problems ? Shog9 wrote: Have you consulted a physician? I haven't actually, next checkup I have I'll mention it, Gosh hope he doesn't laugh like PJ did. Regardz Colin J Davies
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Colin Davies wrote: Have you noticed, how often after a good sleep you can solve many code problems ? Yeah, very true. The hard bit is convincing myself to sleep when i'm struggling... Colin Davies wrote: I haven't actually, next checkup I have I'll mention it Good luck! --------
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It is interesting how much we have learned about the science of "sleep" in aproximatly the last 8 years. There are so many differing disorders and considering the majority of humanith spend 1/4 to a 1/3 of there lives engaged in this activity, the science will only continue to grow. It would be nice if we could set up a section here at CP for individuals with CPian disorders. Shog9 wrote: accidentally posting secret information on the nature of the Universe, unintentionally posting into a flame war, replacing punctuation with odd little square symbols... I guess I'm lucky that I don't know any of the Universes secrets or don't understand flame wars, and can only do crud HTML. So I can't have yet engaged in any of those activities. Shog9 wrote: "sleep sex". I believe I might suffer from this according to my wife. And its no laughing matter. :( Regardz Colin J Davies
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Colin Davies wrote: So I can't have yet engaged in any of those activities. Actually, Colin, some of your most brilliant posts have occurred while you were supposed to be sleeping. In fact, all of the really good ones have been posted during your somnolent periods. I'd suggest counselling, but then I'd miss so much of your wisdom! Sleep well, and do carry on...:) I Drowned Schroedinger's Stupid Cat!
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Colin Davies wrote: So I can't have yet engaged in any of those activities. Actually, Colin, some of your most brilliant posts have occurred while you were supposed to be sleeping. In fact, all of the really good ones have been posted during your somnolent periods. I'd suggest counselling, but then I'd miss so much of your wisdom! Sleep well, and do carry on...:) I Drowned Schroedinger's Stupid Cat!
Well maybe that explains why I'm so daft in my woken hours, I'm doing all the good stuff whilst asleep. :-) Regardz Colin J Davies
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Colin Davies wrote: Have you noticed, how often after a good sleep you can solve many code problems ? Yeah, very true. The hard bit is convincing myself to sleep when i'm struggling... Colin Davies wrote: I haven't actually, next checkup I have I'll mention it Good luck! --------
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Yes, its a bit of a Catch 22 situation. Regardz Colin J Davies
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