Originally Posted By MomofPrincess Another thread where dreams were brought up got me thinking about this topic. Do you have a recurring dream/nightmare? Do you think you know what it means? Do you want TDG to analyze it for you? hahahaha I have had two recurring dreams that stick out most in my mind. Growing up, I would OFTEN have a dream that our family was traveling down the highway, with my dad driving, and all of a sudden it would turn into this horrible rollercoaster--dips and turns and huge hills we'd go plummeting down. (Anyone see Polar Express? Exactly like that, where the train went out of control.) My stomach would flip over again and again, and I'd be terrified. I probably had those dreams for 20 years. They were self-explanatory, really, if you knew my dad. They stopped once he passed away, 15 years ago. The other dream I have had my entire life is one where I find myself suddenly living in a mansion--always a very elaborate neighborhood with 3- or 4-story homes that are just ENORMOUS. I am usually standing outside and looking up at my house when I realize, Wow, that's MINE! I have had these dreams since I was a little girl. Whadya think? And what about everyone else???
Originally Posted By alexbook I sometimes have dreams in which I'm having conversations with radio personalities, but that's usually because I fell asleep with the radio on. I sometimes have dreams in which I'm trying frantically to pack up all my stuff because I'm getting ready to move and I have to keep putting back moving day because everything's such a mess.
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka Oh man, I have the constant packing dreams too. I just can't seem to finish gathering up all of my junk! Sometimes buildings will be falling apart as I pack, other times the people waiting for me get angry and leave, sometimes I can't quite get ready to leave and go to Disneyland. I'm so tired of these types of dreams. I have a fake Disneyland that I always dream about. I have dreams of about 5 different parts of the park. They are always the same and they don't look one bit like the real Disneyland. Over the past year or so, I've started dreaming about my favorite band. In the dreams I rarely have any communication with them...they're usually off to the side of what I am doing. If I do talk with any of them, I usually feel like I am annoying them or that I've embarrassed myself. One time I dreamed I broke into their house but couldn't figure out why I had done such a stupid thing. I was glad when I woke up. LOL And of course, there are the 7 or 8 Dog the Bounty Hunter dreams I've had in the past few months. I don't know where they come from because I usually have them on days when I haven't watched his show at all. My husband thinks they are hilarious. I also have dreams about celebrities but they are almost always people I haven't spent anytime thinking about. The other day I dreamed I was get married to the new James Bond guy. I think I had spent about 2 minutes in my entire life thinking about him and even then, it was just a brief thought. It's really weird how one quick flash of something can worm it's way into your head and create elaborate dreams.
Originally Posted By MomofPrincess Oh yes! I have the pseudo Disneyland dreams, too! It's never anything LIKE Disneyland, but supposedly that's where I am. It's almost disturbing! (Never really fun.)
Originally Posted By RoadTrip My commonly recurring dreams in order of frequency: 1) Its the day before the final and I realize that I haven’t been to the class or opened a book all term. 2) Suddenly realizing that I am unclothed and/or going to the bathroom in public view. 3) Being in a frightening situation and unable to turn on a light, scream, or run away. 4) Flying dreams. I finally figured out that by flying I could get out of the situations listed in dream number three. Sadly, dream #4 doesn't occur all that often any more. After 50 years of life experiences you finally start to realize that you ain't going to fly no matter how hard you try.
Originally Posted By LPFan22 For several years I had that fake Disneyland dream too. Always looked the same, but nothing like the real DL. The dreams stopped when I moved to Anaheim. Strange. I also have dreams where I'm walking from room to room or place to place with no rhyme or reason. I'm always looking for something or someone and feeling lost and sometimes stressed. In these dreams I usually see old familiar faces (either family or old school mates) and we only look at each other. We don't speak to each other.
Originally Posted By Tiggirl Same thing for me, LPFan22. I had those "Disneyland" dreams fairly often and then once I moved here... not a one. My most common reoccuring derams are the ones where I'm trying to get someplace (work, to catch a plane, a meeting) and I just can't do it. Something always pops up that hinders me from getting there and I have to try and figure out another way to get there on time. I hate those dreams. They're very stressful. LOL! ~Beth
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy Oo, oo! Fun! MoP: Highway To see a highway in your dream, represents your sense of direction and your life's path. Consider the conditions of the highway which will reveal how much you feel in charge of your life. A smooth, straight highway signifies inner peace, while a winding, bumpy road reflects emotional distress/disharmony. Roller Coaster - To dream that you are riding a roller coaster, signifies that you are experiencing erratic behavior brought on by yourself or a situation. You are experiencing frequent ups and downs in your waking life. Mansion - To see a mansion in your dream, symbolizes your greatest potential and growth. You may feel that your current situation or relationship is in a rut.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy alexbook and mele: Packing - To dream that you are packing, signifies big changes ahead for you. You are putting past issues and/or relationships to rest and behind you. Alternatively, it represents the burdens that you carry. To dream that you are packing, unpacking and packing and unpacking again, represents chaos in your life. You are having trouble juggling various components of your life. You are carrying around too many burdens but have trouble letting go some of these burdens. Consider what unfinished business you have to tend to. Try to resolve these issues so they can finally be put to rest. Moving - To dream that you are moving away, signifies your desire or need for change. It may also mean an end to a situation or relationship and your are moving on. Alternatively, it indicates your determination and issues regarding dependence/independence. Building - To see a building in ruins or damaged, indicates that your approach toward a situation or relationship is all wrong. You need to change. Your own self-image may have suffered and taken some blow. Famous - To see famous people in your dream, signifies an increase to your prosperity and honor. Wedding - To dream that you are planning your own wedding to someone you never met, is a metaphor symbolizing the union of your masculine and feminine side. It represents a transitional phase where you are seeking some sort of balance between your aggressive side and emotional side.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy Trippy: Exam - To dream that you are taking an exam, signifies insecurities, fear of not meeting others' expectations, and fear of failure. Naked - To dream that you suddenly discover your nudity and are trying to cover up, signifies your vulnerability to a situation. Urination - To dream that you are urinating, symbolizes a cleansing and release of negative or repressed emotions. Urination is symbolic of having or lacking basic control in your life. To dream that you are urinating in public, symbolizes a lack of privacy in your affairs or your need to make a public apology or confession. Scared - To dream that you are scared, indicates that you are experiencing self-doubt and feelings of incompetence. You may be feeling a lack of control. Anger often masquerades as fear, so also consider issues about which you are angry about in your waking life. Scream - If you try to scream, but no sound comes out, then is suggests that you need to immediately confront some situation. Perhaps you are unable to pinpoint your fears or feelings. Running - To dream that you are trying to run but cannot make your feet move as fast as you want them to, signifies lack of self-esteem and self-confidence. It may also reflect your actual state of REM paralysis while in the dream state. Darkness - To dream that you are lost in the darkness, denotes feelings of desperation, depression, or insecurity. To dream that you are groping around in the darkness, indicates that you have insufficient information to make a clear decision. Do your research and do not rush into making choices. Flying - To dream that you are flying, signifies a sense of freedom where you had initially felt restricted and limited.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy LPFan22: Wander - To dream that you are wandering, suggests that you are searching and looking for some direction in your life. You are lacking motivation. Alternatively, it represents a transformation. Silence - To dream that you are silent, indicates an inability to express yourself. You may feel inhibited in voicing your opinion and how you really feel. To dream that someone is silent, suggests that you do not know how this person will react in your dream situation. There may be a sense of uneasiness.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy Tiggirl: Late To dream that you are late, denotes your fear of change and your ambivalence about seizing an opportunity. You may feel unready, unworthy, or unsupported in your current circumstances. Additionally, you may be overwhelmed or conflicted with decisions about your future. You feel time is running out and that you do not have time to accomplish all the things you want.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy Then there are those urination dreams where it means "WAKE UP YOU IDIOT YOU HAVE TO RUN TO THE BATHROOM!!" and it's a FAST transition from Dreamland to Make-it-to-the-Toiletland. Thankfully those only come once in a very blue moon! ;-)
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy A bit more on flying: "I'm Flying" Flying dreams fall under a category of dreams where you become aware that you are dreaming, known as lucid dreaming. Many dreamers have described the ability to fly in their dreams as an exhilarating, joyful, and liberating experience. If you are flying with ease and enjoying the scene and landscape below, then it suggests that you are on top of a situation. You have risen above something. It may also mean that you have gained a different perspective on things. Flying dreams and the ability to control your flight is representative of your own personal sense of power. Having difficulties staying in flight indicates a lack of power in controlling your own circumstances. You may be struggling to stay aloft and stay on course. Things like power lines, trees, or mountains may further obstruct your flight. These barriers represent a particular obstacle or person who is standing in your way in your waking life. You need to identify who or what is hindering you from moving forward. If you are feeling fear when you are flying or that you feel that you are flying too high, then it suggests that you are afraid of challenges and of success. In reality, we do not have the ability to fly. Thus such dreams may represent that which is beyond our physical limitations. In your mind, you can be anybody and do anything. Another way of interpreting flying dreams is that these dreams symbolize your strong mind and will. You feel undefeatable and nobody can tell you what you cannot do and accomplish. Undoubtedly these dreams leave you a great sense of freedom. ------------ <---puts away his crystal ball for the night
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<Flying dreams fall under a category of dreams where you become aware that you are dreaming, known as lucid dreaming. Many dreamers have described the ability to fly in their dreams as an exhilarating, joyful, and liberating experience.>> Yes... I LOVED those dreams. They would get me out of any situation. Whatever the threat I faced, I would flap my arms as wings a couple of times and suddenly I would be soaring above everything. If I started to descend all I had to do was flap a couple of more times to increase my altitude. The feeling was exhilarating and joyous. The first time I road Soarin' at DCA I had tears streaming down my face because it was so beautiful... it was the closest thing to my flying dreams that I had ever experienced. The interpretation of the naked and peeing dreams doesn’t bother me much. I always figured it meant I wanted to take off my clothes and pee in public and it bothered me immensely…your interpretation was much better! ;-) I know I do have many insecurities and fear of failure. What is so wonderful for me is that I have been able to overcome all of that. With my wife by my side I feel that I can do or face anything; and over the course of our marriage I really have. Of course this makes the fear of losing my wife absolutely devastating. I won't tell you about those dreams.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy That's awesome, Trippy. Well, minus that last part, of course understandably. Here, let's see if this helps a bit: Death - To dream about the death of a loved one, suggests that you are lacking a certain aspect or quality that the loved one embodies. Ask yourself what makes this person special or what do you like about him. It is that very quality that you are lacking in your own relationship or circumstances. Alternatively, it indicates that whatever that person represents has no part in your own life. To dream of your own death, indicates a transitional phase in your life. You are becoming more enlightened or spiritual. Alternatively, you are trying desperately to escape the demands of your daily life. I also read somewhere once that dreaming someone dies meant someone you know will get married soon, which seems a bit farther-fetched, but it was a nice pick-me-up for such dreams. lol I too have had flying dreams before. Not often, but they VIVIDLY stood out. Some of them were SOOOOO exhilirating and joyous and FREE that it was just about the most wonderful subconscious experience you could have. Then there was that ghost dream I posted about last year where some invisible force picked me up in this supposedly haunted room and threw me in the air and all over the ceiling---jarring and strange, but fascinating. Sweet dreams, Trippy...strip down 'n pee to your heart's content! ;-)
Originally Posted By LPFan22 TDG, your description for my dreams describes me so accurately right now!
Originally Posted By thmar I used to dream that I was a little girl. There was a clown outside our backyard fence. He kept motioning for me to go see him. I went...my parents were yelling for me to come back. When I reached the clown...he grabbed me. I always woke up here...usually crying or screaming. I had that dreams for more than 20 - 25 years. (I never have liked clowns very much.)
