I've got a mind set if i die i die.
You have to grind your stats backup but it has its good sides I'm using ranged to lvl my defence so everytime i die(def is not protected) im gaining more and more ranged experience so i don't mind it at all.
you shouldn't be caring as much aswell. Grind face on and get yourself even better stats then u already had. a good tip is just take brews everywhere u go i always take 5 with me they have saved me multiple times.