"Emotional whiplash" refers to a sudden and intense shift in emotions, often happening very quickly. It's like going from feeling extremely happy to feeling extremely sad or angry in a matter of moments. Full definition
He goes on to say that long - term should be about 3 - 5 years, and by thinking this far out, it prevents investors from getting emotional whiplash of the day - to - day markets. (thecollegeinvestor.com)
With vulnerability and pain snapping straight into big laughs, IRON MAN 3 has the potential for some serious emotional whiplash, but where things occasionally steer off - track and threaten to go a little «Carry On Marvel», the choice to steep the antagonists in such deep - rooted realism prevents this comic book outing from predictable gimmickry. (thehollywoodnews.com)
It was both a thrilling and, I must say, extremely depressing experience — what I call emotional whiplash. (firstthings.com)