That's because night elves are made of paper. I swear, NE rogues die twice as fast as dwarf ones and it's not due to equipment. Get you some stamina gear (yes I realize you're not a rogue).
SHUT UP man geez don't tell them about stamina gear next thing you know alliance will be farming oxynia and kazzak and there will be NE wearing purple and the world will end SHUT UP our secrets geez man.