I'm working on becoming independent.

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Right now I'm working on finding a job. I completed my resume but job interviews seem intimidating. I have Autism and Schizophrenia. I know that it's hard to make a good first impression. I'm very quiet most of the time and when I'm not I tend to be a bit awkward.

I have started to take my pills by myself. I take them at night because taking them during the day causes me to be sleepy. I quit weed. I'm starting to take care of myself. I had a shower yesterday. I usually hate them.

Good luck on the job interview, but don't worry if you don't get it. Finding a job is like trying out a key to see which lock it fits - the key is fine, but you have to try it in a few more places. I used to get tempted to try to work on the key more than trying it out, but actually, trying it does make it better. I wanted to record a short video message recently, and the first try was awful, but by the fifth, I had stopped stumbling over my words, and figured out how best to use the time. Maybe you can get someone to give you practice interviews, too.

cool

sounds like you are making some good progress getting your self together
good for you and good luck with that

one step at a time though, although don't let me discourage you
you know yourself better than anyone

if you have someone who cares for you in your life then get them to keep an eye on you too
without sounding patronising

i guess what i mean is try and find out how much stress you can cope with
i know from having ASD and an anxiety disorder that ventures towards OCD
that it can be a delicate balance to get it right

i have worked in the past, some jobs have been misery and i really do have problems
with taking on jobs as well as coping with pressure

i figure i am a zero pressure type
there may be some jobs that may be fine for this

although not generally well paid

i always thought perhaps painting pictures would be nice
I also thought craft works may be an avenue that us aspies should consider



we may be able to start businesses selling aspie craft works
or something

Good for you!

I was really awkward at job interviews when I still went to them, too, but it got a little easier with time after I'd had more of them. It's possible to get somewhat used to them eventually... though of course, the ideal would be to actually get a job before one can get used to the interviews.

Lots of meds cause sleepiness as a side effect and are specifically recommended to be taken at night; I have meds like that myself. It's good that you're taking your meds on your own now. Little steps is where it's good to start from.

Awesome Good luck with getting a job!

Good job on becoming more independent.
It's definitely a freaking hard thing to do, balance between responsibility, masking, executive functioning and being able to prioritise and complete things without requiring a daily schedule are things that I personally find the hardest thing to living independently. The bigger the place, the harder it is to manage.. IMO regards to cleaning, showering and general living. Am still waiting on OT support at my new place and hopefully my life will be easier as with masking for so so many years drinking has taken and continues to take hold of my life as socially speaking it's easier to hide my weirdness and undertake a persona than just being me, accepted as is.. I have a hard time with medications and forget to finish courses of antibiotics on schedule etc.. for me example.
I hope you find living independently easier but it is most definitely a freaking hard struggle and I Envy NTs for this and kind of despise them for their ability to do things without having to think about it.. where as I have to plan, prepare and anticipate everything for everyday and know I'm not alone with this .. all the best.