Am I too old

[ObelixtheGaul]

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?

MIL taught for 25 years, 10/11 year olds, (1957-61 and 1972 to 1994). She does not know and never did, her times tables, cannot work out a percentage and cannot convert decimals to fractions and vice versa.

It is hardly surprising so many people struggle with maths/arithmetic. It was a national scandal!

I don't think you're ever too old to learn new skills. It keeps your brain and mind active which can only be a good thing, especially if you're abit older. If your maths struggles have always bothered you then if absolutely try and tackle it, especially if you're in a position where there's no particular pressure to (like you have to have it for a specific job/course ETC) as you can take your time and learn things your way. Do it!