Recurring Dreams
Recurring
dreams repeat themselves with little variation in story or theme. These dreams
may be positive, but most often they are nightmares. Dreams may recur because a
conflict depicted in the dream remains unresolved and ignored. Once you have
found a resolution to the problem, your recurring dreams may cease.
Some
of the salient features of a recurring dream are detailed below:
- A
recurring dream is a dream which is experienced repeatedly over a long
period.
- A
person who experiences post-traumatic stress disorder may have recurring
dreams about the traumatic event.
- The
subjects of recurring dreams vary, and they often include events or
settings from the dreamers' own experiences. The following examples are
common:
- The
sensation of falling
- Being
held down or otherwise unable to move (sleep paralysis)
- Nakedness
in a public place
- Being
held back in school or failing a test
- Losing
teeth or the ability to speak
- Drowning,
or otherwise not being able to breathe
- Like
any dream, recurring dreams have invited many interpretations.
Dreams
recur because waking life issues recur. Recurring dreams with unresolved or
unsatisfactory endings reflect recurring waking life issues with unresolved or
unsatisfactory endings. It’s important to prioritize interpreting recurring
dreams so we can understand the recurring issues and find positive solutions.
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