how the fuck do i get better at pvp

Its almost impossible to PVP for me. People do 200-396 damage with crazy size or speed. And am stuck here not being able to fight, NOT ONLY THAT but people with weapons can casually slow me down, be it a conjurer or warrior for some reason they inflict slowness V, they do so much damage really fast and they also inflict bleeding and other stuff.

Is there any way to fight without getting hit by a bajillion status effects.

I need tips for fighting in mainly claustrophobic areas, because of my lower fov i can't properly T jump or Leap without getting head bumped. And also when hunting, what items do i carry? like health potions or something.