i had a dream not to long ago where i was [this is gross] chopping off a 4 year old's legs and putting them into a box and he was trying to escape but i would'nt let him, and we where at the bottom of a staircase and it was really dark, and he was crying loudly!
anyway i woke up at like 3:00 in the morning, and because i have a 4 yr old brother, i started to cry and i went upstairs to lay with him [he was sleeping] and even today i don't know why i had that dream and it's scary for me to think about it, and i hate going to bed because i can't really control my dreams, i USED TO, but for some reason i can't control what i dream about, and i feel really guilty for something that gruesome, any idea how i can over this, it's making me sick to my stomach
PLEASE NO BAD COMMENTS! i know it's a horrid thing to dream about but i could'nt do anything about it!
2007-03-22 18:34:44 · 7 answers · asked by pimp_knuckles 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Other - Visual Arts
i totally sympathize with you. i had a dream once that i stuck my younger bro down a man-eating slide set, and i took it hard for a long time. you need to realize that your dreams are just dreams. they happen in your head--it's not reality. the important part is that you're NOT chopping off your brother's legs, because you make the choice NOT to every time you wake up (or at least i hope you do). it didn't happen, and that's all that matters. if it gets too serious, though, i'd talk to a psychiatrist about it, as you may have some (i hate this term) 'unresolved issues'. good luck!
2007-03-22 18:42:21 · answer #1 · answered by Vae 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh Honey, I can hear how scared you are from that dream. First of all, people can't control what they dream. You are no a horrid person and you did nothing wrong. Your reaction if anything says loud and clear to me you are a kind and loving person who wouldn't harm a little child.
Why we dream things is an age old mystery. It could have been triggered by something you saw on TV, or read about and a go-zillion other things. And even that...what could trigger a dream...may not even seem directly related.
Sometimes our subconscious can stir and bring things to the dream state that we may need to work on. I know that sounds crazy and I'm not saying that you need to work on feelings of chopping off a 4 yr. old's legs. Not at all. But it could be that something about that little boy's trauma...of being helpless and not being able to escape is something you are feeling in your life.
Anyway, Honey, please don't beat up on yourself for something you can't control. and try and stay away from scarey stuff before you go to bed. Heck, there are some movies I won't watch even in broad daylight.
Can you talk to your Mom or Dad? I remember being able to talk with my mom about some scarey dreams and that helped.
Just remember....YOU ARE OKAY and you are not a bad person.
Sweet dreams.
2007-03-22 19:19:36 · answer #2 · answered by Damuse 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I understand why you feel so bad. I've had really awful dreams like that my whole life. I don't know why either. Obviously, you love you little brother, and wouldn't do anything to harm him. Did you get into a fight with him that day? It could have just been your subconscious letting off some steam. If it really bothers you, go talk to a therapist, or pick up a book on dreams. Try to understand it rather than feel guilty about it. It'll help you sleep better!
2007-03-22 18:46:29 · answer #3 · answered by hotroddickyjoe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I probably wouldn't worry about it. There most likely isn't an important reason for the dream in the first place. Now if it were recurring, then I would worry, or recurring dreams of that nature.
2007-03-22 18:38:58 · answer #4 · answered by Konjo Nashi Pirate™ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever thought about talking to a therapist? It might really help to be able to have discussion sessions about the dreams. Kind of to get them out of your head -- perhaps even permanently?
2007-03-22 18:38:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can't control your dreams, what's the age difference, is your little brother getting a lot of attention and you can't admit even to yourself that you are jealous ? even with the big age difference and you being a lot older, it is very normal to be jealous. it's ok. don't be so afraid of harming him in real. you won't if you don't want to :)
2007-03-22 18:42:15 · answer #6 · answered by Sahar 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In your thoughts go back to the place where you realized you were dreaming and that's where you give Christ control of your thoughts. God bless you.
2007-03-22 18:42:38 · answer #7 · answered by fe2bsho 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋