★ Cyclical Affective Regulation Disorder (CARD): is an underrecognized disorder of personality from a medical point of view that is characterized by a wide range of emotional fluctuations
It includes changes in self-esteem, activity level, appetite, sleep patterns, and relationships with others
Diagnostic features Individuals with “Cyclical Affective Regulation Disorder” often exhibit the following symptoms:
1) Frequent or episodic changes in self-esteem, such as sudden shifts from feeling good to feeling bad.
2) Changes in activity, such as going from being overly energetic to being listless.
3) Fluctuations in appetite, from overeating to undereating.
4) Disturbances in sleep patterns, such as insomnia or excessive sleeping.
5) Changes in relationships with loved ones, friends, or acquaintances.
6) Changes in the intensity of interest in hobbies
