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The Lunatic · 04-03-2004 09:25 PM

Kimbers Sheep Wrote:his mother died a few years ago, and I'm not sure he would agree it's been a waste, we put that title on him, and maybe deservedly but maybe he just wants to be left alone...

I only meant that Syd's excessive drug use and thus his downfall was a shame. I just think he could have been so much more... it saddens me.

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simps · 04-04-2004 12:49 AM

Read recently from a good source that the vast majority of schizophrenics are smokers, yet virtually no schizophrenic ever develops lung cancer, and of the dozen or so in the world who do, almost none of them die from it, they mostly have a very minor case that soon goes into remission no problem, apparently. Found this to be such a fascinating report. Can having a mental illness make one almost immune to some physical illnesses?

There is the old argument about whether the use of the "softer" illegal drugs (marijuana, mushrooms, acid and so on) causes schizophrenia or at least triggers it in people who were already naturally predisposed to it. Some seemed to suggest that if these drugs play a role in the development of schizophrenia in many cases, then could it be that they also protect cells against lung cancer. Sounds unbelievable. Could in theory be true, though.

Ignis Fatuus · 04-28-2004 01:24 PM

Ignis Fatuus Wrote:Syd Barrett is dead. He's been dead for years. It's best to remember him for the music he created NOT the spills he made.

That's my first post.

wowser · 04-28-2004 01:28 PM

simps Wrote:Read recently from a good source that the vast majority of schizophrenics are smokers, yet virtually no schizophrenic ever develops lung cancer, and of the dozen or so in the world who do, almost none of them die from it, they mostly have a very minor case that soon goes into remission no problem, apparently. Found this to be such a fascinating report. Can having a mental illness make one almost immune to some physical illnesses?

I am sceptical. How could a psychological disorder prevent the onset of a physical disease? Given that schizophrenics make up a small proportion of the population, could this not simply be a coincidence - the result of having too small a sample?

Ignis Fatuus · 04-28-2004 01:35 PM

wowser Wrote:
simps Wrote:Read recently from a good source that the vast majority of schizophrenics are smokers, yet virtually no schizophrenic ever develops lung cancer, and of the dozen or so in the world who do, almost none of them die from it, they mostly have a very minor case that soon goes into remission no problem, apparently. Found this to be such a fascinating report. Can having a mental illness make one almost immune to some physical illnesses?
I am sceptical. How could a psychological disorder prevent the onset of a physical disease? Given that schizophrenics make up a small proportion of the population, could this not simply be a coincidence - the result of having too small a sample?

Riiiight... I'll believe that when God gives us back John Ritter.

**scarlet eagle** · 04-28-2004 05:28 PM

Ignis Fatuus Wrote:
Ignis Fatuus Wrote:Syd Barrett is dead. He's been dead for years. It's best to remember him for the music he created NOT the spills he made.
That's my first post.

Interesting. You didn't formally introduce yourself huh? I started to do a thread about first posts, but thought better of it. I can't even remember what my first post was.

~~triangel~~ · 05-03-2004 10:48 PM

Schizo's are crazy !!!

No there not...i mean yes imean no imean yes hehehehe

The satellites are tracking my every move and pretty soon the aliens will zero in on my signal.....help me.....by the way is that a camera in your pocket or are you just happy to see me.....just happy to see me......oh john this is sarah.....emily can you put the kettle on for john whilst sarah has a bath.

Imagine being schizo ??....i mean how could you have a chat with john and sarah when emily is putting the kettle on ??
Or what happens if john wants to go to the pub while sarah and emily go shopping????
If you can answer that one you've just found the cure :D :D :D :D

Sorry if anyone here is a looney....no he's not yes i am no he's not hehee

WOOF · 05-05-2004 03:18 AM

wowser Wrote:Anybosy see the film Basquiat? It was on last night. I love the film and the paintings.

Yeah somebody taped it for me a while back and I've just seen it last week. And yep, it is like the newer Radiohead covers but they are very Dadaist, Duchamp springs to mind.

wowser · 05-05-2004 05:36 AM

I wouldn't say Duchamp, but he was a great painter

tina love · 05-06-2004 01:17 PM

"Syd" Barrett, the madcap rock and roll monster and original Ziggy Stardust is dead, but Roger Barrett, reclusive artist lives on.
I missed out on ever seeing the guy and only know the legend but it seems like the whole "Syd" persona was soooooo psychedelic it would be hard to live like that for long without blowing a fuse or two. Plus as the band's "creative genius", he was under a lot of pressure to keep on churning out the hits. His last two attempts "scream your last scream" and "vegetable man" were just too weird for the record company people and were rejected as singles and if we factor in the fact that it was fashionable to take LSD for breakfast at the time, schizophrenia is probably a walk in the park by comparison.
Still, the man made some brilliant records, even after his breakdown. i sure wish I'd done as much in my life as he managed to cram into a couple of years!

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