cardiatic (adj.)

1. Afflicted by wind-induced derangement or agitation.
2. Given to irrational behavior during periods of strong wind.
3. Figuratively, prone to instability under changing circumstances.

Example Sentences

• “The whole town became cardiatic during the autumn winds.”
• “Do not discuss theology with him when the shutters are rattling; he’s terribly cardiatic.”
• “Her cardiatic episodes coincided exactly with the arrival of the Santa Anas.”

Cardiatic Disorder (CD)

A recurrent disturbance of judgment, mood, and perception associated with atmospheric turbulence. Most common in coastal regions, mountain passes, and among poets. Distinguished from lunacy by its dependence upon barometric conditions rather than celestial influence.

Cardea → hinge → unhinged. Like lunatic, saturnine, or mercurial. A forgotten diagnosis from a medieval text.