What's holding me back?

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Could it be my aspergers that's holding me back or can that be out of fear? I don't handle my finances or have don't a job on my own. So, I'm wondering is if it's one of my parents that's holding me back or if it's my asperger syndrome? I'm an introvert and would like to be safely independent, but run into some issues.

maybe it's a little of both? your parents may not know you are interested in becoming independent so they just keep doing what they've been doing. i'm sure they would be interested if you developed your own potential monthly budget plan and showed it to them! on the other hand it's easy for parents who have a child on the spectrum to become overprotective & this can smother your chances of independence. in my opinion, if you are now interested, then you are now ready to start working on this! i know it's scary but you won't know until you try..

Indecisiveness is holding you back.

@Fnord. Again, sorry if I'm indecisive. Look in your PM. Yes, they both know I'm interested and no haven't tried that yet.

Don't apologize for being indecisive, just work at being less indecisive. There's no use regretting the past. One must look towards the future.

You are a person who could be a success. Don't let Asperger's hold you back. I really think of Asperger's as not a "condition," necessarily--but, rather, an alternative way at looking at things which could, at times, lead to difficulties in life. This is especially so if you let Asperger's hold you back because it's some kind of "disease" (which it isn't). You can't "catch" Asperger's.

Asperger's Syndrome IS a disease. It is an Autistic Spectrum Disorder. It has clearly defined symptoms and impairments.

Executive function deficit is either a symptom or pervasive comorbid of ASD, depending on what research you believe in.
Indecisiveness is a result of executive function deficit.

Fgets, if you want to live independently you must define what is holding you back and find a way to mitigate it. Easy to say, not easy to do. Do your parents think that you are ill equipped to live independently? Do you have job skills? Do you fear social interaction? Question your predicament and find long form answers. Use the resources on this website and follow the links. Read books written by Autists to see how they have over come their impairments. Talk with your therapist or mentor about helping you develop the skills necessary to live an independent life.

I guess I am "luckier" than you, I have not been diagnosed and I was pushed out of the house a couple of weeks after HS graduation, with debt.(I wrecked the family car) I had no choice other than to succeed on my own. Military service gave me an occupation, discipline, teamwork skills, and social skills. It also gave me the confidence to move on, move up, and not look back. Even so, my life has been a constant struggle. Complacency, indecisiveness, difficulty following through after setting goals, and social awkwardness are evils I fought every day, especially as age related deficits built up. Overall though, I've had a good life and I am secure in retirement.

You can do it too, if you want to enough. It will be a daily struggle, but it will be infinitely more rewarding than remaining dependent upon others.

Yep...that's pretty rough:

Given the mamma bird throwing the baby bird over the cliff treatment.

But you seem to have done okay.

But I also think Asperger's is more of a "condition" than a "disease." I don't feel "diseased" because I have Asperger's. I feel like it's more of a "difference," which sometimes rises to the level of a "disorder."

My "Momma Bird" throwing me over the cliff is the ONLY way I've developed any independence. She put me in a public school after my diagnosis, forcing me to find friends and interact with others. She walked me into my first job and forced me to apply for employment (I've been working for over a decade now) She sat me down and showed me how to budget, and eventually kicked me out of the house (I now have a car and apartment of my own.) Sure, there are times when I could totally go back and crash on her couch. but all in all, every evolution in my life has been caused by moments where she chunked me over the side of the nest to see what would happen.

Perhaps, if your parents aren't the kind to give you a shove, you should try to atleast inch yourself closer to the edge and show them you're willing to try. (BTW, This is my first post in months here. Wow, it's changed!)

They don't think I'm equipped, and is not helpful or don't have the money. Don't have job skills and driving skills. Even with driving skills what about auto insurance? Yes, I fear social interaction or would be awkward at socially interacting. Rather then kicking me out, they depend on my SSI income. The problem is lack of finances. How do you get around lack of finances? The other problem is not having a safety net. A safety net for incase something bad happens. Not just auto insurance, but the many other types of insurance.

It's true...you have to be careful with SSI. They have a very low income threshold.

It's kind of a bind you're in right now. It's almost like your parents depend on that check! It's unfortunate--but probably true. I KNOW you want to evolve from where you are now. I can "feel it" in your posts.

Maybe you could work informally, fixing other people's computers for cash payment (so you don't have to report the income to the government).

What holding me back are my fear, anxiety, and lack of self-control

One thing that is holding you back must be lack of experience. There ain't no substitute for the first time if you want to make progress. Playing is supposed to prepare you for real life, and it is always a good idea to develop your skills on minor projects first, like a clothing allowance or food budget.
With AS, we have to try to navigate around the things that we have a hard time with, finding a comfy interface, and try to find places where our strengths are a real asset. There's no real safety, but experience is usually helpful, if you don't get overwhelmed getting it.