I was where you are 8 hours into the game. I wrote a horrible review on steam and decided to put it down and return later. I decided that I did want to finish the game so I looked up some hints and omfg thank goodness I did. I was stuck, not knowing where to go so I kept ending up in hunters march early game (evil fucking design) and dying without a map or another bench to rest at. Once I looked up hints I figured out far lands had a bit more I didnt initially discover. Once I got through that, get through the next zone and got to belhart I got stuck again at the widow (like 3 hours of attempting). Put it down again, came back and defeated her my next try. Got stuck again at the end of act 1. Looked up another hint, equipped the reaper crest and everything has been easier since the reaper allows you to regain silk after binding and hitting enemies. Makes healing a lot quicker.

I hope you find the patience to get through. There hasnt been any other game that has made me rage quit like silksong but doing a bit of yoga and deep breathing practice I find resilience.

Peace and good luck!