His favoritism toward others in the team, who manage to charm him more easily, leaves me feeling sidelined and increasingly anxious.
Over the past month, I’ve noticed the signs stacking up: first, the teeth marks appeared faintly after a few nights of grinding my teeth, probably stress related.
Then came a persistent dry mouth, headaches, and a steady increase in tension I tried to ignore.
Two weeks ago, during a particularly tough week at work, I caught myself biting down harder than usual during meetings.
Last weekend, a friend suggested I see a doctor, but I kept putting it off.
Yesterday, I searched online and found that these marks sometimes indicate underlying issues like stress, dehydration, or even nutritional deficiencies, but nothing felt straightforward.
And now, with the quarterly review presentation scheduled for tomorrow—a meeting that could profoundly affect my future here—I’m caught in an uncomfortable space.
The teeth marks on my tongue are a subtle, gnawing signal I can’t shut out, and yet the fear of asking for help at work or slowing down feels like a luxury I cannot afford.
I’m bracing for that meeting, trying to steady myself, but something tells me this moment is just the beginning, and I’m not sure how well I’ll hold together.
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