Any tips?
Stick with it and don't be afraid to take a programming class even if it's in another language like JAVA for instance. Yeh and it will take a while to learn so pace urself. and if u don't like learning on the comp get a book. It's worth it or at least I know it was for me :P
As for me, I recommend C++ primer plus in addition. It is really detailed and i don't know about my taste in books, but it's been great thus far.