Schizophrenia
Schizophrenics are far more likely to harm themselves than others, despite the media fuelled coverage suggesting otherwise. However, many schizophrenia suffers will become a danger when drug abuse comes into the equation, which is a fairly common occurance. About 50% of suffers will have one episode and with treatment will recover allowing them to live relatively normal and productive lives, another 25% will have periods of psychosis throughout their lives, and the remaining 25% enduring psychosis (roughly). It's around 25% who will pose a danger to the public, often during perceived acts of self-defense.
Unfortunately the very nature of this illness means that the suffer is unlikely to recognise that they have a problem, and attempts to treat them are often resisted (they see themselves as being conspired against and drugs forced upon them)
(remembered, probably badly, from sources at work)
How can the general public be protected from the minority of suffers who do pose a threat before a tragedy occurs?
Have fun :mrgreen:
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So, did you say pink is green??:? :? :?
Do you often have conversations about the colour of colours??? :?
If so, what colour is red??????? :? :? :? :?
Don't start that again Sarge!
It was bad enough when Venus posted that thread about what colour was the word etc... and then analysed us all for having an arguement about the word yellow was tuquoise or blue? :?
Oh, I'm all confussed now
and I can't remember what the thread was called that I'm banging on about so it's really going to bug me now 
Naughty Sarge!Weren't me
http://www.swingingheaven.co.uk/swingers-forum/viewtopic/34747.html
Venusxxx
Here's a quote from this thread http://www.swingingheaven.co.uk/swingers-forum/viewtopic/19335.html (sorry Misschief) which took place before sexual harrassment was a concern. The discussion about bounderies etc didn't seem as blurred back then.
I was new enough to worry the next day (also bearing in mind this
), but in reality was sensible enough not to fuck it up. I think the majority of decent people would be. The point is, I was a newbie, and the freedom encouraged me to 'glow', and I had a lot of glowing to catch up on! :mrgreen:
Venusxxx
Quote by MISSCHIEF
Venus!!
Stop yer fretting!
You loved it ...... and certainly everyone else loved it! You had fun and were comfortable. Like you said, if you can read situations then you know when to and when not to etc. then go for it! :twisted:
So stop fretting and continue with your glowing
MissChief - on second pack of tic tacs
I was new enough to worry the next day (also bearing in mind this
), but in reality was sensible enough not to fuck it up. I think the majority of decent people would be. The point is, I was a newbie, and the freedom encouraged me to 'glow', and I had a lot of glowing to catch up on! :mrgreen:Venusxxx
Well I can't speak for all newbies, but Munches in the way I perceived them (happy flirty New Years type environment) have helped me progress confidently into the swinging scene, and I think that is the purpose Munches are supposed to be serving.
The above wouldn't have helped eased me into the scene.
The below has
Add a bit of pole dancing to that, and I'm as happy as a pig in shit :mrgreen:
Let's not encourage Munches to become too vanilla eh? Because to me, and many others, the whole point is explore the liberation. This goes up in stages, munches being the first.
Vanilla is a very ambiguous term, depending on which Vanilla event you choose to compare it too.
Venusxxx
I'd not want to attend a munch where we all sat and talked quietly amongst ourselves, sipping cherry cola and being very british.
The above wouldn't have helped eased me into the scene.
The below has
Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with harmless flirting and friendly kisses
Add a bit of pole dancing to that, and I'm as happy as a pig in shit :mrgreen:
Let's not encourage Munches to become too vanilla eh? Because to me, and many others, the whole point is explore the liberation. This goes up in stages, munches being the first.
Vanilla is a very ambiguous term, depending on which Vanilla event you choose to compare it too.
Venusxxx
I'm just a little concerned that the opportunity to tart, snog your friends, and dress up (at private functions) is now going to become an issue to over-compensate for those who seem to be incapable of maintaining bounderies. I'd hate to be read a riot act for expressing this side of myself at an event where this stuff never used to be a problem. If this is going to be the case, then of course I'd respect this, but I would be very disappointed to have to drop something which has played a great part in developing my confidence in myself.
Venusxxx
Venusxxx
*sigh*
I think it's all a bit sad really. When I first started going to munches I went to ones held in private function rooms and the general ambiance reminded me of News Years Eve, it was great. When I stated earlier that I didn't behave, I meant as far as it was not a private function, and snogging my friends as though it was a New Years Eve event was not perhaps the wisest move. I didn't run around half naked, and neither did I grope people. I wouldn't have groped complete strangers as a newbie or an old term member for the simple fact that I am not stupid, and people should have respect for others regardless of whether it's a munch or not. That kind of thing should be learnt as part of a decent person's basic upbringing. The excuse that 'well other people are doing it' doesn't wash with me. Respect means erring on the side of caution, and considering that these people might actually know each other...........or am I being stupid?! Even when I grabbed Neil aggressively for a snog at the NW munch, it was all in fun, and we had bounced off of one another via the forum before-hand, if he'd looked reluctant, I'd have backed off. It's not that difficult to extend some respect.
I saw plenty of people snogging each other as a way of greeting at my first munch, and I found it rather refreshing to see people express themselves so nicely. I didn't feel threatened, I didn't feel left out and neither did I feel obliged to follow suit. I just couldn't wait for people to get to know me better.
So what's gone wrong? This was never an issue a year ago.
Venusxxx
I think it's all a bit sad really. When I first started going to munches I went to ones held in private function rooms and the general ambiance reminded me of News Years Eve, it was great. When I stated earlier that I didn't behave, I meant as far as it was not a private function, and snogging my friends as though it was a New Years Eve event was not perhaps the wisest move. I didn't run around half naked, and neither did I grope people. I wouldn't have groped complete strangers as a newbie or an old term member for the simple fact that I am not stupid, and people should have respect for others regardless of whether it's a munch or not. That kind of thing should be learnt as part of a decent person's basic upbringing. The excuse that 'well other people are doing it' doesn't wash with me. Respect means erring on the side of caution, and considering that these people might actually know each other...........or am I being stupid?! Even when I grabbed Neil aggressively for a snog at the NW munch, it was all in fun, and we had bounced off of one another via the forum before-hand, if he'd looked reluctant, I'd have backed off. It's not that difficult to extend some respect.
I saw plenty of people snogging each other as a way of greeting at my first munch, and I found it rather refreshing to see people express themselves so nicely. I didn't feel threatened, I didn't feel left out and neither did I feel obliged to follow suit. I just couldn't wait for people to get to know me better.
So what's gone wrong? This was never an issue a year ago.
Venusxxx
Last social I went to I was determined to behave. I had a couple of drinks, and I um......didn't.
I feel for Steve, I really do, because at the end of the day, as an event organiser, he is the one who will be approached if the necking and nudity get out of hand.
This is why I chose to organise paintball. No risque clothing, no alcohol.
Venusxxx
I feel for Steve, I really do, because at the end of the day, as an event organiser, he is the one who will be approached if the necking and nudity get out of hand.
This is why I chose to organise paintball. No risque clothing, no alcohol.
Venusxxx
