Having a fear of needles and injections is pretty common, so it stands to reason that dreaming of being injected would spark anxiety! But dreams of being injected with a syringe or needle can have positive and negative meanings, depending on the dream’s context. The belief that dreams wade through the themes and feelings we carry with…
If you’ve been dreaming about losing control of a car you’re driving, you may be glad to know this is not an unusual dream. Cars are often a metaphor our psyche uses for the course of our life. In these stressful times, it’s unsurprising that we dream things are beyond our control. Dreams about losing…
Dreaming about getting gum stuck in your teeth and mouth sounds unpleasant, right? For example, have you ever dreamed of chewing gum that gets bigger the longer you chew or trying to pull gum from your mouth endlessly? While these dreams can be frustrating and feel like you are dealing with the impossible, they are…
It’s true… Losing your shoes in your waking life is never great, but what does it mean when you lose them in a dream? Imagine walking around barefoot! Sometimes this could feel great! Like walking barefoot on fresh grass. But shoes also offer protection. Have you ever tried walking with no shoes on a rough…
Tigers are potent dream symbols, and dreaming of a friendly tiger can have several meanings. This kind of dream has unique interpretations when you dream of such a powerful creature, but they are affectionate or playful. Tigers can symbolize power, wisdom, sexuality, and uncertainty. But when a tiger is friendly in your dream, this has…
Elevators in dreams are usually a sign that we’re moving toward a goal in our life. However, the building where the elevator is located is essential. It will offer a clue as to which aspect of our life the dream draws our attention to. But what if you’re dreaming about an elevator that’s stuck or…
It’s awful to wake from a dream where you’ve been stabbed, even if you didn’t die, but what does it signify? If you’ve ever had this nightmare, you probably woke up sweaty and upset, which may have ruined your day. But what if dreaming of being stabbed is a warning to pay attention to something…
Famous psychoanalyst, Sigmund Freud, stated that dreams were a road to the unconscious, derived from our waking lives and revealing our unconscious desires. In his theory of dreams, Freud explained that many desires and impulses are repressed in waking life but come to light in our dream state. However, dreaming about something as life-changing as healing…
Nightmares where people look deformed or whose faces are distorted can be terrifying. Seeing our loved ones or our face twisted and strange is incredibly upsetting. Immediately this signals that something isn’t right, but what does it mean if you see these twisted faces in your dream? You’re far from alone if you’ve dreamed of…
When we dream of something strange or out of character, we feel unsure and sometimes even unsettled, wondering what it means. Many theorists suggest that dreams represent what we’re currently experiencing in waking life and, more importantly, our emotional state. Collecting our dreams and analyzing their symbolism compared to our waking life is a method…
Last night I dreamed I was locked in a building, and every door I opened led to another room with no way to escape. If you’ve had similar dreams, you know how nightmarish they can become. Doors are important symbols in dreams and can have different meanings. Unsurprisingly, being trapped in a dream echoes feeling…
For many, the thought of finally going to bed after a long day and curling up next to the one you love is comforting and wonderful. Our bedrooms and our sleeping space are close to sacred, and only those we care about, trust, and consent to bring into that space are welcome. So why would…