Originally posted by David Curser:

so i just run into the forest? and then what? i dont seem to grasp what to do in this game.

Look for food, kill stuff if you can, chop trees, bash rocks, pick up anything you can and see if that unlocks a new recipe.
Don't get frustrated ;)
Take a break and if you need pointers on what to do, go watch some playthroughs on Youtube.