Anyways, to the OP, the game gets ALLOT better by Lv30+ when you have 3 "0 cost" abilities.
I do agree, the game is allot harsher to newer players now, than it used to be, which is terrible for a struggling MMO.
Sadly, I can suggest trudge through the levels, and grab exp Groups in Uldah, and soon you will find leveling to be too easy.