Hello im a highschooler who struggles with everything and i have autism along witha few other things. i dont hav ea job and im afraid to drive ,not only tha tmos tof my tech is low end so im very limited.
Ive been wanting to create somethign but im not sure what also my intersts changes each day and i tend to pick things that are to hard for me, also im afraid of pointy things like knifes, saws, etc becasue im a clutz. righ now im thinking of trying music or covers but i hav eno musical talent also i dont se ethe point, and idk how that even works.
is there a hobby or thing you would suggest for a loser like me?
You have to enjoy a hobby in itself, if you’re too focused on results then you’ll have problems with the gulf between your ability and your aspiration. Is there anything you’ve tried doing that you just enjoy doing? Like do you just enjoy banging on a piano or drawing or writing, regardless of the output?
honestly i have no clue i always reserch things but then i get overwhelmed or distracted so i never begin them but im kind of a ner dlike i liek tech, games, dnd things.
If you’re into tech and D&D, what about 3d printing? It’s techy, ties into D&D (printing minis, map elements, etc), and you can get into it for relatively cheap. A cheap resin 3d printer is like $200. You can use a water-washable resin to skip the harsh chemicals, and you can cure it in the sun, skipping a cure station. I have an Anycubic Phonto Mono, which was like $200, and prints some GORGEOUS minis.
As you get deeper and more involved, you can upgrade to a wash & cure station, bigger printers, different resins, etc. You can start by printing other people’s designs, then as you learn more, start making and printing your own designs.
Knitting is great for a bunch of reasons, but as another autistic person who knits, let me give you a few specific reasons why it’s a good hobby for autistics.
There are simple building blocks (knit, purl, increases, decreases, etc.) and you get a pattern that tells you exactly how to put them together to make something. If you don’t understand something, there are tons of people online who will give you extremely detailed explanations. Seriously, this is one area where an autistic person can be satisfied with the level of detail in an answer to their questions.
It’s also a good stim, because easy patterns can become mindless, but it’s also a good way to practice mindfulness, and it will even give you lots of the same benefits as meditation (which I cannot do. At all.)
If you’re a ‘picky about socks’ autist like me, you will be able to make luxurious socks exactly the way you want them, after a while anyway.
Knitted items are a great way to show someone you care about them, and I know sometimes that can be really hard for us. Every time someone uses the knitted item you made them it’s like they’re getting a warm hug from you, without all the awkwardness of an actual hug.
It scratches a lot of autistic itches, and you should give it a try.