So I started a new job about a month and a half ago. When I got hired I was told I would be working like 4 days 30-35 hrs a week. I wanted to slowly get back into work after a long time off cause of the pandemic and various health issues. I kept on getting scheduled 48 hours/ 6 days a week. I figured it was the holidays and it was busier. But now it’s still like this. All this work has had adverse effects on my health, both mentally and physically. I have a difficult time sleeping cause of the stress and has made my chronic illness difficult to control.

So I guess what I am trying to get at is  I inevitability have to do is talk to my manager to reduce my hours. And the thought of having to that terrifies me. And on top of that I am afraid other people in my department will judge me cause I am working less than them. 

Does anyone have any suggestions on how I go about this?