For many years I have had this recurring dream about 4 times a year. I dream that I am notified by my high school that they made a mistake and I never graduated because I failed gym. I can't figure this out, as I was fairly athletic and graduated from school with honors. Any sugggestions?
2007-03-28 04:30:31 · 8 answers · asked by vivib 6 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
The purpose of dreams, as far as we understand them, is to process the vast amount of information that comes in through your senses each day whilst you're awake.
On this basis the "meaning" of your dreams is simply that you are making sense of information which previously didn't have a "meaning", for you, because it hadn't been processed so as to fit into your mental maps of the world (all your existing beliefs, ideas, values, etc.).
Given what seems to be going on, it's not really surprising that lots of things appear in your dreams that have nothing to do with what has been happening in your life just before the dream occurs. Things can appear in your dreams that have been part of your memories as far back as you started forming memories - or anytime in between then and now.
Nor do the things in your dreams have to be obviously related to each other. Like I said, dreaming is a process of finding/making meaning, and the brain can draw from anywhere in its huge store of memories in order to carry out that process.
So when, if ever, you happen to notice yourself having what seems like a weird dream in future you can literally rest assured that everything is OK. Your brain is actually doing, with great skill, one of the jobs it was designed to do
2007-03-28 05:31:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds as though you have repressed feelings about being honored for something you may or may not deserve. This does not have to have anything at all to do with school, it is just that school represents the first real control situation in your life. It could be that you are trying very hard to achieve something, and yet at the same time do not feel you deserve to achieve it. I would check your life situations at the times of these dreams. Do they occur usually in times of stress, or when you are trying to get something important done. That being the case you are just suffering from a form of anxiety that many people do. In some cases it has to do with getting the proper appreciation for the job you do, and feeling that nothing you do will achieve that goal. Perhaps a feeling that the position you hold is not the one you want, but your own fears hold you back. There is also the fear of losing something you have already earned and not being able to control it. Remember always that the only one who can help you, is you. Others can suggest, but in the end the decision is yours. Remember no one is harder on you, than you. Hope this helped.
2007-03-28 04:49:06 · answer #2 · answered by Tom H 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not a psychologist or even qualified to interpret the dream. That being said, I don't believe there is a lot to worry about. Honestly I know of many folks, young and older who dream of being back in school, feeling they didn't graduate, or they are skipping a class. Perhaps it means underneath it all you have some regrets about things not accomplished, per se. Gym happens to be the subject that sticks out most in your mind, but the over all feeling is a lack of accomplishment, and fear of never achieving what you set out to do. Don't let it upset you so much. If it continues and you find it really bugs you, then see a professional counselor. Otherwise I think it's a common thing to dream the same dream.
2007-03-28 04:41:39 · answer #3 · answered by Catie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My complete existence. The goals have converted relatively through the years. Most of the routine goals are nervousness themed. Some are pleasant. I am a type of men and women who're plagued with remembering all of my goals. I benefit from the well ones, however no longer the dangerous ones such a lot.
2016-09-05 19:01:48 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
many psychologist believe that dreams are a part of your sub-conscience. Perhaps, you feel you didn't do as well as you could have in that class or your afraid of something much deeper, and the gym class is only a symbol of representation. Good luck
2007-03-28 04:40:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe deep down you feel unworthy of the honors you received. I am not saying that you are unworthy, but maybe you feel you didn't deserve what you acheived, or maybe you are afraid of success?
2007-03-28 04:34:34 · answer #6 · answered by Maria b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you lack confidence in some of your everydaylife-roles or feel generally unsure.
2007-03-28 06:09:30 · answer #7 · answered by janne5011 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think somethings wrong with u and im not joking im dead serious
2007-03-28 04:36:20 · answer #8 · answered by ms.rox2000 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋