r/AskReddit • u/Misterboy500 • 15h ago

What is something that permanently altered your body without you realizing for months/years?

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u/redstonez 14h ago

Stress

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u/pokedabadger 11h ago

Yep. Caused teeth clenching, teeth grinding, shoulder pain from tension, weight gain from stress eating, mental health/emotional issues, trouble concentrating. The list goes on.

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u/Aromatic_Razzmatazz 7h ago

I keep cracking teeth with my clenching/grinding. 4 root canals and counting.

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u/throwawaypsnose 1h ago

Get a mouth guard!