I was denied a mathematics education, for real. I can't even do long division, nevermind that squiggly F shit. I thought that stuff was only for astrophysicists.

I want to learn basic maths, but I'm in a 'learned helplessness' mindset where I can't even get through basic sums and equations intended for children (I'm old as fuck now).

I was diagnosed with autism a few years back, which kinda made no sense. I would have expected rainman powers, but numbers just don't jive with my cunt of a brain. Maths is as inscrutable to me as people's faces or social cues.

[–] Liz@midwest.social 26 points 5 months ago (2 children)

You might also have discalcula, which is a real but somewhat uncommon thing where you're absolutely shit at math. I have no idea how to get tested for it though.

[–] JPAKx4@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Cousin of dracula?

[–] meowMix2525@lemm.ee 7 points 5 months ago

Close. Cousin of dyslexia.

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