Disappointment's cousin is frustration, the second storm. It happens when things are stuck. Sometimes things take so long that you don't know if you chose the right goal. Frustration saps excitement, and turns your initial energy into something negative, making you a bitter person. What you need, is a realistic assessment of the time involved - seeking a certain enjoyment in the process rather than the end result - at least I was learning how to write or even something as simple as pleasurable distractions in your life - friends, food, travel can help you overcome it. Remember, nothing is to be taken seriously. Frustration is a sign that you took something way too seriously. Nothing is real after all.