In situational leadership they teach you that almost everyone goes through four stages whenever they take on a new task, big or small. It is classified by Ken Blanchard as going through stages D1 through D4.
D1 is an excited beginner, not knowing what you are going to experience but making excited judgements about it.
D2 is a disillusioned learner, you have encountered the mundane, maybe made mistakes and have become discouraged
D3 is capable bu cautious performer, you have become fairly good at the tasks but are still unsure in your abilities, and hesitate to fail
D4 is an self reliant achiever, you have mastered the tasks and can confidently perform and teach it to others
Sound like you are in D2, which is a normal phase for a new employee after 1 to 3 months on the job. The supervisors trained in SL would recognize this and have increased interaction with, provide support and be more directive to make sure you don't lose confidence.
In the absence of that I would recommend you set up a meeting with your supervisor and explain to him that you want get a feel for how you are doing, specific to tasks, ask for his feedback on areas of improvement and see if you can set up regular meetings to discuss your progress, probably every other week. Be slightly careful, some supervisors are not that keen on meeting and discussing progress and performance, because it is uncomfortable for him and you. But to try is your best effort.
Good luck, and don't get down on yourself.
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