It's easy if you travel on busy roads, you follow the flow of traffic, much harder to be the only person on the road, you rely on your habits, and can easily fund yourself looking at a head on collision.
You'll never see above the clouds if you don't put in the effort to climb the mountain. Be brave and risk getting hurt, it's normal to be scared, but there's no way to get the best out of life without making yourself vulnerable.
Being honest is never a bad thing, even if the short term effects are unpleasant, tell your manager that the project is overwhelming you , and that you need help.
Same with dishwasher tablets