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How to explain and deal with mood swings?

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A few days ago I was full of confidence (and ideas) about an upcoming academic assignment. Unfortunately, other commitments meant that I was unable to make a start there and then. Later I felt my positivity drain away. Today my confidence seems to have gone on vacation-something that happens a lot with me and affects different areas of my life. Can anyone explain these mood swings? Are they part and parcel of Asperger's? I need to regain minimum confidence so that I can complete any activity/task. I wondered whether for university work a study buddy would help. I contacted the university but that type of help does not exist. In any case, I am a mature student and much older than those in my year or department. I get on well with those in my class, but understandably, they only wish to associate with their own peer group and, alas, I have nothing in common with the few older part-time students that I have met.

  • Because we tend to be affected/impacted by our senses, and feelings are sensory, the chemical surge which goes along with excitement or joy or anger and frustration is more impactful than our NT peers. So, the come-down from that, like any mind-altering substance, feels quite severe in contrast.

    I believe we can really use good principles or rules for being, for life, which can help balance out - not so much our response, but how we perceive or what we expect, which can keep us focused. Learning about responsibilities or the steps for engagement in anything or just a system to follow regardless of feeling, can help us stay more balanced about whatever we're embarking upon. And engaging in the practice of actively recollecting how we initially felt about a thing can help us move forward on it knowing that that feeling may return or bring about a sense of satisfaction upon completion. Sometimes it's far more valuable to wait until the rush of emotion subsides, as even feelings of elation or excitement can muddle up our ability to do a task well. :)