- Nightmares are no fun but maybe they happen for a reason.
If you’re having chase nightmares or all your teeth are falling out in a dream, then you’ve has some of the most common nightmares. Have you ever dreamt about these things?
Drowning
Drowning presented in a dream could signify that you’re feeling overwhelmed in life, either by endless to do lists or work assignments. It could also show that you need to find and maintain more of a work-life balance.
Hurricanes
Hurricane nightmares often show us that we’re having strong emotions regarding something in our lives. It could be a warning to the self to stay away from destructive behaviors or conflicts. And if the hurricane destroys something in your dream, it could be that you have a conflict you’re refusing to deal with. Did you know this was one of the common nightmares?
Getting Lost
Getting lost in nightmares are a good indication that you’re feeling frustrated in life. It could show that you’re feeling unsettled with a new, unpredictable, and scary issue you’re facing. If you’re getting lost in your dreams it could mean that you’re lacking direction in life.
Being Chased
If you’re running away from something in your dreams, it’s probably because you’re running from something in real life. It could also show that you’re suppressing something like anger, jealousy or resentment. Think about it. Is something like that happening in your awake life right now? These nightmares could just be a manifestation of repressed emotions. This is one of the most common nightmares.
Being Shot
Being shot nightmares are pretty common and can come up for many reasons. If you saw this in a movie or show, that could be the reason for your dream. It could also mean you’re in survival mode and literally fighting “for your life” everyday. It could also mean you aren’t hitting your own goals or you’re feeling stuck in a situation that makes you feel uneasy.
On Fire
If you’re dreaming about being caught on fire, make sure that you’re aware of change around you and if that change could possibly cause problems. According to Carl Jung, psychoanalyst, fire is a sign of transformation, possibly meaning a problematic situation has arisen or on the other hand, that it could end up as a surprising benefit. Is this one of the common nightmares that you’ve had?
Being Late
Worrying or dreaming about being late could show that you’re feeling some kind of pressure in your life. It could also be the other side of the coin, that you’re feeling regret or frustration at a missed opportunity.
Earthquakes
Earthquake dreams often equate to instability in your life. Do you have something happening in your personal life but you don’t know what to do about it? It could also simply be that your routine or structure of your day/life has changed, like a new move or new environment. What do you think of this as one of the common nightmares?
Public Nakedness
Have you ever dreamt you were naked in public? This could show that in life you’re feeling exposed and even vulnerable. Was a secret revealed that you wanted to keep hidden? Or conversely, are you being dishonest about something to keep it hidden?
Teeth Falling Out
If you’re having dreams about your teeth falling out, it could mean a lot of things. One of its interpretations is that there’s a change in your life involving loss that could be personal, at work or even a loss of money or finances. This is one of the most common nightmares I’ve had!
So have you dealt with any of these common nightmares? Let me know in the comments!