The wild is an unforgiving place. Do not worry if you can't figure out the game on your first run. You're either meant to make poor survival choices and die quickly (which starter items did you pick?), or quickly figure out how to survive together and heroically fight your way out of the condition deficit.
Since your first run has ended, you may have a newly unlocked hatchet that you could try as one of your starting items for your next run. Best of luck! ♥️