Alarm in My Mind

Caught in the shade of fluorescent lights,

Feeling like I’m fighting an unseen fight.

My mind’s on high alert, day and night,

In this workplace maze, I lose my sight.

They flash their old high school crowns,

Talking loud, pretending they're renowned.

Memories chained, but I can't break free,

Their echoes haunt the hallways of me.

My heart races as they jest,

Feeling like I’m under arrest.

Eyes dart quick, I need some peace,

From this circus, this daily fleece.

Why does my body scream danger?

Even when it’s just a stranger.

Fight or flight, my nerves engage,

Locked inside this workplace cage.

Breathing deep, trying to find clBecause your body thinks you’re in danger… even if the “danger” is just a bunch of coworkers acting like they peaked in high school.

What you’re describing is classic fight-or-flight activation. Your brain doesn’t really care whether the threat is a tiger or workplace drama. It just goes, “something feels unsafe” and hits the alarm.

Here’s what’s likely happening:

1. Your brain is on constant alert

If people at work are talking behind your back, judging you, or making you feel targeted, your nervous system stays switched on. You’re scanning for the next comment, the next look, the next problem. That’s exhausting.arity,

Escape this mental disparity.

Every glance, a loaded gun,

Battles fought, but I’m still undone.

Maybe someday I’ll break the chain,

Find the calm after the rain.

Until then, I stand my ground,

In this fight or flight, spellbound.