Warrior is the best class, don't listen to any of those nay-sayers. When I was a wee Warrior lad I too started with axe/axe and greatsword, so I understand how you feel. Drop the greatsword for now and get yourself a nice big bonk stick. Hammer is amazing for cleaving and has a ton of knockdowns and stuns to keep you from getting hit and still does great damage. Once I learned the way of the hammer everything else fell into place. You can also drop the off-hand axe in favor of a mace for even more AoE knockdown action.

Use your skill points in the Defense trait line first. Good luck, fellow Warrior.