It's not that hard. I can almost keep up copy at 15 WPM after only a short while. Can't send for crap, though. My brain just doesn't want to work with my hand in that regard. Just keep practicing. I'm fairly new into it. Got my Tech last year, just got my General last month. Sitting for the Extra in two weeks. I don't have a lot of gear, but I wanted to get the testing out of the way so I could pursue whichever modes I wanted to.
I got all three in a month in 2015. I did it exactly for the reason you cite. For me it’s a matter of investing the time. I know it’s like any language—30 min a day will get it done in short order.
But, I have Ben honing my skills and this is just another skill I need.