Sometimes you have nothing to lose if you try some things and have much to lose if you don't try. Something similiar happened to me, when accidentally tried Steemit three months ago and now i am almost addicted with it, spending many hours per day on it.
Being a social person @dray91eu, steemit is the best place for you to meet new people and make friends, learn new things, practice your love in graphics designing and why not , transfer your knowledge to other people.
Best luck to your country to pass through this difficult time.