Published on 12, July, 2020
Lately I’ve been feeling extremely down about my life,I don’t do much I just stay at home everyday and I wanted to make a change to better myself. I knew I probably wasn’t gonna manage it but I forced myself because it feels so sad not being able to do the things other people my age can do, I want to work I want to have friends but I can’t hold anything for long and I’m struggling to cope with entering adult hood with my autism. I feel so useless and like I can’t do anything so I back out of these job offers and opportunities because I end up having meltdowns and shutdown I’m really lost on what to do I can’t continue like this but I don’t know how to get the right support to help me live a normal life.
NAS92227 said:I’m really lost on what to do I can’t continue like this
It will help to stop thinking of the life you are trying to lead as being "normal".
It is a way of life for people who have differently wired brains to you, so trying to match this is probably like trying to compete in a formula 1 race using a family hatchback.
You can find a career still but it needs to mould itself to your needs and ideally wants so a carefully considered approach is needed.
I would start by drawing up a list of the things you don't like to do (because they cause too much anxiety) and those you do like - then start to consider what careers could offer mosly the thinks in the "like" column with least in the "don't like" column.
I drew up a list of possible careers that work for autists - some won't be for you but some might so see if anything stirrs and interest:
administrative assistantanalystbus driverchemistclaims processorcollege professorcomputer programmerconsultantcreative writercustomer service representativedata entry clerkeditorelectricianengineerfine artistgeographic information system (GIS) techniciangraphic artistgrocery baggerlaboratory technicianlawyerlibrarianmeteorologistnurseparalegalpersonal assistant physicianphysicistpolitical canvasserproduction managerrecords managerreporterretail sales associatesales managerscreenwritersound techniciansupply chain managerteacher (adult education)teacher (early childhood)technical documentation writerveterinarianwarehouse workerweb developer.
It is an eclectic mix but will some entries will appeal to special interests.
From this we can try to come up with suggestions in how to get into the field of interest.
It will be a slow start but that gives time to find something you really feels gels with your autism.