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Am I too old

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ObelixtheGaul · 16/02/2025 10:39

To beat my maths demons? I have always been awful at it. Got diagnosed with Dyscalculia in my 20s. Now at aged 50 it still bothers me that I struggle with basic maths. I've spent my life avoiding any work that makes a point of referencing good 'numeracy', because I know I haven't got it.

Having lived (and managed to be employed) for this long with very low maths skills, I still wonder what I might have achieved if I didn't have what has turned into almost a phobia. Even after all these years, I am embarrassed and ashamed at how bad I really am. I can't do even simple addition and subtraction in my head.

Can anyone relate?

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ObelixtheGaul · 16/02/2025 10:47

ThisNeverEndingShitShow · 16/02/2025 10:42

Similar age. It’s mortifying. I’ve spent years hiding my inability to do Maths, but a couple of years ago I had to work out when someone needed an appointment and I was counting on my fingers because I can’t do it in my head. They actually laughed at me and said “oh you have to use your fingers for that!” 😞

Oh yes. At least I am past the age where you get the tutting about what they are teaching kids these days.

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ThisNeverEndingShitShow · 16/02/2025 10:42

Similar age. It’s mortifying. I’ve spent years hiding my inability to do Maths, but a couple of years ago I had to work out when someone needed an appointment and I was counting on my fingers because I can’t do it in my head. They actually laughed at me and said “oh you have to use your fingers for that!” 😞