Welcome
Yeah it is crazy at the beginning. The problem is that one of the greatest things about this game is that there is more than 1 way to build your character. Unfortunately almost everyone will tell you that their way is the best way and won't admit to any disadvantages to there build.
Right now you should just grind (fight mobs), quest, and level. I suggest you read some guides posted throughout this forum. Then ask specific questions, that the guides don't cover.
Oh and make sure that you keep about a 3 gap between your lvl and your skills.
This means that if you are lvl 10 keep your skills around lvl 7.