Potential Link Between Autism and Electrolyte Deficiency?

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Normally, my muscles are twitchy, but I suddenly felt that my muscle motions were smooth. It was far easier for me to sleep properly that night, and I felt like I was in a state of “peace and harmony”. I also felt like I was more internally organized. Before, my thinking would stall at certain points, and I would lose track of my thoughts. This still happens, but at a far less frequent rate. Also, I would have difficulty planning out my day, but now feel like I am more confident about the future and as a result, can plan ahead better.

I decided to expand on this discovery by purchasing electrolyte powder, and taking 1-2 packages a day, mixed in with water. To this day, I still feel far more organized and calm. The most externally noticeable change was a positive change in my diet. The body oftentimes mistakes hunger for thirst, so I would eat a lot of unnecessary snacks filled with sugar and refined carbohydrates as far back as I remember. I also tended to eat fast, as my mind tends to skip the “in-between” stages of a task, seeing something as all or none. Now, I only eat light foods, I don’t feel the need to eat snacks, and I eat much slower.

I drink a lot of water throughout the day, and I always put electrolytes in my water to keep my levels up. I have only noticed physical effects, not mental. Could it be that this person is having a psychosomatic episode? I think that this worth studying, but I don't think it would help me.