Humans have been researching and analyzing our dreams since the beginning of mankind. Today, this kind of activity even has its own scientific discipline called oneirology. Some believe that dreams can predict the future, but psychologists claim that dreams reflect our current state and that the subconscious is trying to tell us something. What dreams should you NEVER ignore?
There are dreams, or elements in them, that appear in many people. These are said to come from our common instincts and culture, ancestral experiences and personal experiences and difficulties. Psychologist and expert in the field of dreams Patricia Garfield believes that this is a so-called universal dream, which, however, should not be ignored.
1. Falling
In adulthood, we seem to fall more often than we fly. A psychologist Ian Wallace explains that falling in a dream symbolizes fear of losing control. In life, it can happen that we lose control over a certain matter, so it is necessary to first think about what this could refer to.
Some scientists, however, associate dreams about falling with simple psychology. As the body drifts off to sleep, the nervous system tries to calm us down, blood pressure and heart rate drop, and our brain, which is slowly drifting off to sleep, may perceive this as danger or impending death, so it wakes you up suddenly.
2. Loss of teeth, injuries, death
Our subconscious perceives teeth as our weapon and a symbol of power. Dreams about teeth falling out can therefore be the result of ours a feeling of helplessness. Psychologist Garfield connects these dreams with hidden anger. When we are angry, we clench our teeth and jaw, so such dreams are trying to remind us that we have to push away negative emotions.
It often happens that we dream about our loved ones who they die, get sick or get injured. Such a dream certainly scares us, but from a psychological point of view, the situation is not so terrible. These are only ours fears of the future and unpredictable changes. But if we dream of our death, it can mean that a part of us is "dying", so yes we are changing.
3. Failure in the examination or public execution
We sit down at the school desk and start writing a test or exam, and all of a sudden ours the head becomes empty and we know nothing more. Or it happens that we are in front of a crowd, all eyes are on us, and we are we can't speak.
Such dreams are experienced not only by pupils and students, but also by people who have been sitting behind school desks for quite some time. They could mean that we were before going to sleep stressed or very worried about something. In this case, it is best to take a deep breath and try to relax.
4. Inappropriate clothing or nudity
Have you ever dreamed that you were in a crowd? found naked or inappropriately dressed? In this case, it is necessary to focus on the feelings that we experience in the dream at that time. They are usually followed by a feeling of shame and the feeling that we have made fun of ourselves.
Psychologist Wallace says that they can mean that we feel vulnerable in our new job or a new relationship and that we fear that others will find out about our shortcomings and weaknesses. But if we don't feel ashamed when we have this dream, but even feel proud, the dream has the opposite meaning, i.e. that we lack attention and desire admiration from others.
5. To be hunted or accused of something
Such a dream can have several different meanings. An expert in the field Laura Loewenberg explains that people who they like to avoid conflicts or don't want to cause problems, they often dream of running away. It is necessary to pay attention to what is chasing us, as this symbolizes an unpleasant feeling or a situation that we do not want to think about in real life. It could be a debt or it could be an addiction. If people are chasing us, we can judge what weighs on us based on them.
Another theory says that such dreams are a consequence of our primal instincts, which we have from our ancestors, because they were constantly running away from someone.
6. Catastrophe or apocalypse
Many people have already dreamed of natural or other disasters where we feared for our lives and the lives of our loved ones. Such dreams may indicate personal problems that have gotten out of control or indicate that we are afraid of something.
Of course, stories in the media, which often report such disasters, can also affect our dreams and make us feel more vulnerable in the modern world.
7. Defective devices or vehicles
We try to turn on the phone, but it suddenly breaks down, so we can't call anyone. We want to drive to the store, but when we get into the car, it won't start. Garfield is right to have such a dream they are more often experienced by women and symbolize the loss of an emotional connection with someone and the feeling that we lack support and therefore have to face difficult situations alone.
8. Pregnancy
Although it may sound strange, women are not the only ones who can dream that they are pregnant. A psychologist David Bedrick explains that such dreams they symbolize the development of something new within us. This could be anything from writing your book, getting a new job to renovating your house, or carrying an actual baby.
9. Being late
Dreams about catching a train or bus, being late for a lecture, or turning in a term paper late can mean fear of missing something important, explains the dream expert Michael R. Olsen. If we often feel that we are pressed for time in real life, we need to think about what our priorities really are and focus on them. It can be our family, hobbies or a new job.
10. Unknown room
Dreaming about finding yourself in unfamiliar locations and rooms can mean that we don't know well enough or that we try to suppress a part of us. What is important is the kind of space we find ourselves in. Psychotherapist Eddie Traversa he says that we subconsciously associate certain rooms with a certain process in life.
The kitchen for example, it is a place where the ingredients are transformed into one dish, which means that we are currently going through some changes in our lives. Bathroom it is a symbol of freedom from unnecessary baggage, which can mean that we have to get rid of something that does not serve us or even harms us. Bedroom however, it can symbolize our worries in romantic relationships.
