Dreams?...?

Question

keep having nightmares please somone tell me if they have a meaning i have the same 1 again and again ok this is how it goes

it looks like i'm a sailer condering the wreck but im next to a cave on this island i go into the cave and this man in chains is inside (chained up) he looks really ugly :) like he has a squashed left i...then it finishes but it seems like the man wants to kill me or somthing

keep having nightmares please somone tell me if they have a meaning i have the same 1 again and again ok this is how it goes

it looks like i'm a sailer condering the wreck but im next to a cave on this island i go into the cave and this man in chains is inside (chained up) he looks really ugly :) like he has a squashed left eye...then it finishes but it seems like the man wants to kill me or somthing

Answer 1

It means you should be grateful for chains otherwise the ugly man would get you!

Answer 2

Consider that YOU are the person tied and damaged inside the cave. This may change your perception of the dream. It is often the case that dreams (and nightmares) are a reflection of our own lives at some point in time.

Then consider the dream in terms of YOU being the cave! It sounds weird but you are a part of this dream. You may also be the island or the wreck from which the sailor escaped...

Answer 3

I have recurring nightmares too. I had one last night. When you wake up do you still feel the effects of the nightmare?

When I have a nightmare I always ask myself two questions to find out what that dream meant:

1. Think yourself back into the dream; how were you FEELING?
Write those feelings down. (Try not to confuse feelings with thoughts though)

2. Now write down what were you THINKING?

Then you need to relate these thoughts and feelings to your real life. So for example if you were feeling scared and threatened and thinking, he's going to kill me, what is it in your own life that you are really afraid of at this time or that is really worrying you and what do you feel is coming at you?

I hope this helps. Once you have discovered what it is then you can address it and the dreams should stop. Perhaps you have been putting something off that you are afraid of but you know you have to face it??

Good luck.

Answer 4

There are two arguements regarding nightmares and why we have them.

A nightmare is a very distressing dream which usually forces at least partial awakening. The dreamer may feel any number of disturbing emotions in a nightmare, such as anger, guilt, sadness or depression, but the most common feelings are fear and anxiety. Nightmare themes may vary widely from person to person and from time to time for any one person. Probably the most common theme is being chased. Adults are commonly chased by an unknown male figure whereas children are commonly chased by an animal or some fantasy figure.

Just about everyone has them at one time or another. The majority of children have nightmares between the ages of three or four and seven or eight. These nightmares appear to be a part of normal development, and do not generally signal unusual problems. Nightmares are less common in adults, though studies have shown that they too may have nightmares from time to time. About 5-lO% have nightmares once a month or more.

There are a number of possibilities. Some nightmares can be caused by certain drugs or medications, or by rapid withdrawal from them, or by physical conditions such as illness and fever. The nightmares of early childhood likely reflect the struggle to learn to deal with normal childhood fears and problems. Many people experience nightmares after they have suffered a traumatic event, such as surgery, the loss of a loved one, an assault or a severe accident. The nightmares of combat veterans fall into this category. The content of these nightmares is typically directly related to the traumatic event and the nightmares often occur over and over. Other people experience nightmares when they are undergoing stress in their waking lives, such as difficulty or change on the job or with a loved one, moving, pregnancy, financial concerns, etc. Finally, some people experience frequent nightmares that seem unrelated to their waking lives. These people tend to be more creative, sensitive, trusting and emotional than average.

It really depends on the source of the nightmare. To rule out drugs, medications or illness as a cause, discussion with a physician is recommended. It is useful to encourage young children to discuss their nightmares with their parents or other adults, but they generally do not need treatment. If a child is suffering from recurrent or very disturbing nightmares, the aid of a therapist may be required. The therapist may have the child draw the nightmare, talk with the frightening characters, or fantasize changes in the nightmare, in order help the child feel safer and less frightened .

The nightmares which repeat a traumatic event reflect a normal psychic healing process, and will diminish in frequency and intensity if recovery is progressing. If after several weeks no change is noted, consultation with a therapist is advisable.

Adults' nightmares offer the same opportunity as other dreams for self-exploration and understanding. With practice, the dreamer can often learn to decode the visual and symbolic language of the dream and to see relationships between the dream and waking life. The nightmare by nature is distressing, however, and the dreamer may need to reduce the distress before looking more closely at the meaning of the dream. Some techniques for reducing the distress of the nightmare include writing it down, drawing or painting it, talking in fantasy to the characters, imaging a more pleasant ending, or simply reciting it over several times. The more relaxed the dreamer can be while using these techniques the better. A number of good books are available for learning how to understand dreams. Alternately, the dreamer may wish to ask a therapist for assistance.

Sometimes nightmares are related to intense stress or emotional conflict that is best dealt with in consultation with a therapist. One should not hesitate to consult a therapist when in doubt.

It may be surprising to learn that many people are not really disturbed by their nightmares, even though the experiences themselves are distressing. Research has shown that about half of people who have quite frequent nightmares regard them as fascinating and creative acts of their minds, and either view them as very interesting or dismiss them as "just dreams". This illustrates the fact that one's attitude toward nightmares is quite important.

A consultation with a physician may be useful if the night terrors are frequent or especially disturbing.

If you are looking for a secret meaning to the dream you are having, I would suggest looking into deciphering dreams at: www.dreammoods.com

Answer 5

Don't worry IT IS JUST A NIGHTMARE. You are over analysing this situation. I keep having dreams that I've got snakes in my pockets, now that's weird.

Answer 6

Damage you have experienced to some aspect of your self-image, or even your body. your dream could point to the memories and feelings surrounding an old relationship.

Answer 7

Chop!

Answer 8

just be careful and don't believe your dreams

Answer 9

it means you should be prayerfull