If you were never employed, what did you get severance pay for? It sounds like you should select None of the Above there, and file a Schedule C to report that self-employment income. Selecting none of the above is the same as selecting Self-Employment income.
You can claim business deductions from that income. When you set up the Schedule C, use your own name and your home address as the business address. For the purposes of the 1099-NEC, you are the business owner and the issuer of the 1099-NEC is your customer/client.
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