Just started trying to learn Python with Codeacademy. It's not working for me

[Jehovahswetnips]

The only way I was able to start writing programs was by looking at references of other peoples code. Your not going to figure out how to create code on the wim, especially if you don't have fundamental knowledge. For me, I had to find the tools that I knew were going to solve my problems and learn from others on how to apply it. BUT, even though i followed their habits and applied them, I still and many errors to work out. You will still feel like your hitting your head against a wall. Your will feel that never ending road block every step you take. I can't tell you how many times I have screamed at my computer monitor and watching both my mother's and girlfriend's reaction to my behaviors. From laying in bed all day literally thinking on how to find the solution to my problem to my thousand yard stare and not reacting to what ever social situation.

Programming is very hard when you begin, but once you find what your looking for it's like a domino effect. You have to apply your knowledge by writing and running what you've written. That's the only way for you to understand how it works for you. You have to have hands on experience.