>>10828436>but i can't seem to wrap my head around numbers at allCan you at least understand the concept behind the equations? Let's say, do you understand the idea behind an equation as more than just something that you apply a formula to find X? Mathematical understanding is the most important skill you need, and that's where you should start. You can do it by trying to interpret the meaning of every mathematical expression you see, and maybe learning a bit of mathematical history can help too. I think some of Feynman's talks on mathematics are also useful for that, so I suggest you look them up on youtube.
Assuming you already have, to a certain degree, a general understanding of mathematics, you're probably having trouble with solving problems. First off, keep calm, anon. You ain't as bad at math as you think. For a bit of context, I've been there too: during a 6 months break I took between HS and college, I tried to teach myself some math, specially Calculus. Up until then, I was sure that I was quite good at math, but that was when I figured out I couldn't do even HS math properly, and I would awnser 2 out of 10 exercises correctly. That, of course, hurt my confidence about my mathematical skills a lot. I was almost giving up math at that point. If you relate to that feeling of never being able to get things right in math, I know what you should do. Take any decent textbook, and do all the exercises you can. Don't worry about going fast or anything, just spend some time thinking and trying to crack the puzzles, and if get confused about any mathematical rule while you're solving the problem, check it on the internet or the textbook. Don't start with anything too challenging, and try to make a comfortable difficulty curve. Specially in the beginning, you'll probably feel like shit sometimes. You'll still make lots of mistakes, and will feel like all your efforts are worthless. But that's just how it is. Make studying a routine, and you'll get good
