I am six letters long. I am the enemy you carry everyday, I am the friend you greet every morning and every night. I am the one that remains stuck in your thoughts, making you wonder if you speak the language that you think in. I am the time on your biological clock, Tick-tocking while every passing opportunity knocks. I am your protector from the unknown, I am, quite frankly, all you allow yourself to know. What am I? - - - I am Regret
I apologize if this is inadequate, I wrote this in a "spur of the moment" writing urge. :)