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Any lifters with High Functioning Autism? (serious thread)

kx250rider

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I am curious as to how many, if any, members here, are into this sport of bodybuilding and/or lifting, as a result of the OCD aspects of autism. I know it's a personal question, and I wouldn't want anybody to post up if not OK with it. The thing is, that there are some bros who get into bodybuilding to feel good, some who do it for female attention (or male as the case may be), and others for the competitive factor. But for those who stick with it for life, it could be considered an addiction of an obsession, which obviously is a GOOD thing as compared to other addictions, etc.

I am formally diagnosed with High Functioning Autism, and for those who have always thought my posts are a bit weird sometimes, that's why :light: . And my obsession with fitness is directly a result of the autistic obsessions issue, much the same as my need to own a bunch of weird Diesel-powered cars from the 80s that nobody else wants, and the fact that I would drive hundreds of miles just to hear them test a tornado siren, and stuff like that. So enough about me... Just wondering if anyone else here is on the Spectrum? And just for the record, it's not retardation... It can lead to success. It did for Bill Gates and Thomas Edison, and many of us also think Donald Trump is autistic.

Charles
 
Never thought your posts were weird. You seem mature and intelligent. And if we're talking about people who are weird based on their cars I don't think you would be on the top of the list here either.
 
traditional bodybuilding single bodypart split type routines are all obsessive compulsive. The whole mentality that, "I must do 6 exercises, 8 sets per exercise, 10-12 reps per set..." That's what 90% of BBers (and wanna be's) do and 90% of them look the same year after year even with multiple steroid cycles. Seems very o/c to me.
 
ceo said:
traditional bodybuilding single bodypart split type routines are all obsessive compulsive. The whole mentality that, "I must do 6 exercises, 8 sets per exercise, 10-12 reps per set..." That's what 90% of BBers (and wanna be's) do and 90% of them look the same year after year even with multiple steroid cycles. Seems very o/c to me.
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Good point , CEO
 
um, this is kinda a serious topic for chat, also we don't workout
 
kx250rider said:
I am curious as to how many, if any, members here, are into this sport of bodybuilding and/or lifting, as a result of the OCD aspects of autism. I know it's a personal question, and I wouldn't want anybody to post up if not OK with it. The thing is, that there are some bros who get into bodybuilding to feel good, some who do it for female attention (or male as the case may be), and others for the competitive factor. But for those who stick with it for life, it could be considered an addiction of an obsession, which obviously is a GOOD thing as compared to other addictions, etc.
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Wouldn't you see BB as a past time vs an OCD behavior?
 
many Aspies are smart as hell, my nephew seems to have it, they are working on a diagnose, he is a genius in chess at age 6
 
I haven't been tested but I'm sure I'm on the spectrum somewhere between Asperger's and ADHD.
 
Autism / Asperger's Quiz

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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) Test - Psych Central

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Mr. dB said:
Autism / Asperger's Quiz

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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) Test - Psych Central

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I clicked on the first link and figured out what they were doing after the first few questions.

3) I like x.
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8) I don't not like x.

Those are about as accurate as online IQ tests.

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I appreciate the input!

One reason I'm curious, is that those with HFA or Asperger's tend to get into a passtime or hobby or sport (usually a sport which does not involve a team or competition), REALLY intensely, and they stick with it for a LONG time or forever, and often become the best at it. There are a lot of members here who have been lifting for all kinds of reasons, and some for decades & decades, and some maybe started last week. If lifting/bodybuilding becomes an autistic or Asperger's "special interest" or obsession, I think it's the best motivation and easiest road to success of any. I wish I could say that the success I've had in the past 20 years is due to pure dedication, or good luck, but honestly I think the biggest factor is the obsession. If I don't work out, I can't mentally function for the rest of the day. Routine is everything for those with any type of autism, and it can be a great help, or it can be a problem, depending on how you use it. Another thing which seems to be part of autism; at least for me and for most others with whom I've discussed it, is that we're usually not competitive at all. Couldn't care less if the next guy is built twice my size, or lifts 5x more. I'd rather go mow the lawn than stand up to get a trophy for anything, and I have no interest in fighting, and don't care if I walk away from a challenge I could easily win. I'm in this sport for my own approval only.

Of course there are always a lot of factors and forces behind why anyone does things, or gets into any activity...

Charles
 
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