Dreams and nightmares

[Sceptical]

What was your last remembered dream/nightmare?

mine was I was at the beach with my girlfriend and there was a scorpion, it stung me and my girlfriend told me it would kill me so she'd get me to hospital, on the way she wanted to stop and pick flowers and we got out of the car and a spider bites me and then a snake bites me then she takes me to my mums house and give my mum the scorpion and she says it was poisonous and that we should go to hospital, she says to take the scorpion with us and puts it in a baking pan with a tea-towel on top and hands it to me and the scorpion grabs my hand and stings me over and over and I wake up.

[kat]

hehe - this stuff fascinates me - am always meaning to get a book to understand it but always forget
hmm the last (really weird) memorable one I had was:

for some reason I was at Town Hall Station after uni, trying to get home, and they only had Westbuses instead (oh and for some reason the walkways were those of parra station, leading outside into sunlight directly from the train area, and it led out onto the park behind my house where all the buses were lined up) and for some reason I was pregnant (by one of my maybe friends) an there were lots of people milling about, all annoyed over having to take buses, and for some reason the bus number I needed to take wasn't there, and it just kept seeming to repeat itself, and I never got anywhere, it was like I was isolated and...yes well, somehow my dreams have no sense of logic anywhere....:PI

[Tsargrad]

I'd gladly forget mine, cos they are largely attached to my inner most thoughts and worries, but the other night I had a nice old dream that a giant church bell fell on me, and the ringing of it woke me up....

And who can forget after a 8 hour session of Final Fantasy VII, when I had a dream and everyone in the dream had health points under them....

[Diabolical]

What was your last remembered dream/nightmare?

mine was I was at the beach with my girlfriend and there was a scorpion, it stung me and my girlfriend told me it would kill me so she'd get me to hospital, on the way she wanted to stop and pick flowers and we got out of the car and a spider bites me and then a snake bites me then she takes me to my mums house and give my mum the scorpion and she says it was poisonous and that we should go to hospital, she says to take the scorpion with us and puts it in a baking pan with a tea-towel on top and hands it to me and the scorpion grabs my hand and stings me over and over and I wake up.

LOL you have some serious issues with poisonous creatures....erm and your girlfriend needs to get her priorities straight!

I don't recall anything specific from my dreams. I mean I know I have them but I forget the details. I'll even tell someone about it but within a day I've totally forgotten it. I do recall my childhood dreams (read nightmares) incredibly vividly, though. I was forever being chased by stereotypical monsters...Dracula, Frankenstein, Werewolves etc. but I always escaped them by flying away. I remember the euphoria I'd feel when I was flying. I've not flown in a dream since I was a kid. Another thing I remember about my dreams as a kid are the 'love' dreams. When you dream that you're totally and utterly in love with some faceless someone and you actually feel the intensity of that emotion. I used to wish I could go back to sleep and keep dreaming that dream *sighs* Innocence lost.

I also tend to have er...performance issues in a lot of my dreams. I'll go to punch or shoot something (one of the many monsters I encounter) and the bullet will just plop out of the gun and roll on the floor or my punch will be as weak as a kittens :rolleyes:

Yeah..so um...great weather we're having lately eh? *burps* :cool:

[Mouldyfish]

I had a dream that I discovered I had a terminal illness and had 24 hours to live. Then I spent it cleaning out my locker at school.

[Tsargrad]

I had a dream that I discovered I had a terminal illness and had 24 hours to live. Then I spent it cleaning out my locker at school.
hahahahha... Thats awesome...

[Mouldyfish]

hahahahha... Thats awesome...
Thanks Tsargrad..

[dvder]

but I always escaped them by flying away. I remember the euphoria I'd feel when I was flying. I've not flown in a dream since I was a kid. Another thing I remember about my dreams as a kid are the 'love' dreams. When you dream that you're totally :


l`ve had a few of the flying ones a couple of years ago and it is a great feeling...a couple of times when l finished flying l tried to jump and keep flying but to no avail :rolling:

l remember dreaming l was riding my bike up this giant hill and l was going to jump to the other side, l was half way when l fell, l remember slowly falling down and down went for ages and when l was near the bottom l stopped then spun to a upright position and my feet touched the ground then l walked away ( but the sensation of slowly falling was great )

[Tsargrad]

I had one a few years back, and I was in a F1 car racing, but they more looked liked the ones in TimeZone on Final Lap or Pole Position, whatever it was called..

I got in a spin, and must've done about 30 360's at what felt like 200mph... But the feeling was the same as that of falling in a dream......

[Sceptical]

Just started looking for some answers on the web for what different things may represent and found these so far...

Top 10 dream symbols

Did you kiss a frog in your dream? Or was money falling from trees? Check out the most common dream symbols for clues to the real meanings of your dreams. For symbols not listed here, try our cool online dream dictionary.

1. Kisses.

Kisses represent acceptance and release. A passionate lip lock that lasts for a long time indicates that you are letting go of old problems. A passionate frontal kiss also signifies new beginnings. A dream of “unseen kisses”, when you can feel a phantom lover kissing your body, is your subconscious alerting you to trust your intuition as concerns day-to-day situations.


2. Money.

Money in your dreams indicates that good luck is coming your way. Your subconscious is alerting you to have a more positive attitude so that all types of fortune can more easily find you. The amount of money and how it comes to you are the most significant factors. · Dreaming of finding money indicates that you will soon benefit from a friendship.· A dream that includes picking up a penny off the ground could indicate that friends or family are about to disappoint you. · Big bills, winning the lottery and large amounts of gold coins are all indicators of good luck in the near future. · A small amount of money in most situations usually means that you are being given less than you deserve by someone close to you.



3. Water.

Water can symbolize many things in dreams. A pool of water can represent your emotional nature. Still water represents a calm state of mind. Deep water represents emotional maturity. Moving through water represents an acceptance of changes in your emotional attitude. If you panic in your dream, because you are swimming but not getting anywhere, this may represent the consequences of your internal stubbornness. The desire to get to the edge of a pool is the mind’s need for the security of logic over emotion.



4. Nudity

Nudity in dreams represents vulnerability. Without the barrier of clothes your inner self and true feelings are exposed to those whom you would prefer didn’t know the real you. When someone else is naked in your dreams, it represents your psyche undergoing changes. If it is an older man or authority figure, your decision-making ability is under severe assault. If a child or other vulnerable person is disrobed, indicates that a crossroads is approaching and you may be forced to speak up and demand that your rights and feelings be considered.



5. Loss of a valuable object.

Lost or misplaced items indicate frustration with a current situation that won’t change without drastic action. The actual lost item explains your frustration. · Something that holds sentimental value may indicate frustration in a family or love relationship. · Lost money indicates frustration with financial issues or frustration with a friendship dominated by the other person. · A missing person means you’re losing touch with part of yourself. · A common object represents the everyday world. · Not being able to find it an object illustrates increasing frustration about the situation.



6. Colors.

Colors have very deep meaning in dreams. They represent the immediate future and their significance increases based on the amount of a color in a particular dream. For example, receiving a green box may mean that you will be going on a short trip. Walking into a green room means a much longer vacation is headed your way. · Blue indicates that a new friend will come into your life. · Black means solitude or loneliness is ahead. · Brown symbolizes safety and security. · White represents authority and absolutes. · Red means your devotion to someone is about to be challenged. · Green represents travel. · Yellow is the color of illness, alerting you to take better care of yourself. · Purple represents aloofness or one-on-one time with your mate. · Orange indicates sexual tension; a reminder to remember your sexual needs.



7. Flying.

Flying is extremely common in dreams and usually represents frustration or unhappiness. It also can represent a lack of control over your life or indicate that your own inflated ego is causing unhappiness, sending a strong message that you should take control of your life. Flying can also signify exhibitionistic wishes, sexual pleasure, and the desire to recapture childhood.



8. Running

Running in dreams illustrates that your goals are out of reach if you stay on your current path. Usually, running means drastic change in your life is required. If you dream of running from someone, it indicates a relationship from the past has some loose ends that need tying up. If you are running to meet someone in a dream, you should reconsider your current relationship. If you are running in a marathon or parade, you might consider changes in your employment situation.



9. Sex

Though a sexual dream may be about pleasure, it doesn’t signal physical intimacy with the person in your dream. Sex in a dream is not a prediction of things to come. But it could be about power, success, sexual potency, manipulation or even your subconscious rewarding you for a job well done. Your sex partner in a dream represents a side of your personality that is developing. Dreaming of sex with a friend means you are becoming a better friend to all of your friends. A dream of sex with a relative can be a stressful thought, but actually means you are on better terms with your family. Sex with someone from your school indicates that you are becoming a better student.



10. Death

Dreaming of death can be traumatic but it is actually an indicator of life events. Witnessing a death in your dream usually coincides with major changes in life, like starting a new year of school or moving to a new apartment. Death can illustrate endings as well as beginnings. What can seem unbearably sad as a dream may actually signal positive change. Recurring dreamsYour mind uses recurring dreams to solve problems. They are an indicator that you are nearing a major breakthrough and your mind is rehearsing for the changes on the horizon.



Other popular dream-themes:





ABANDON



Abandoned: Difficulty in making a decision.
Abandon someone: Difficulty in overcoming a stressful situation.
Abandon a child: Poor judgment in a situation causing a loss of material objects and finances.
If you abandon your lover, you will not retrieve lost valuables, and friends will divert from your favors.
To abandon your business, indicates a frantic state of affairs in which there will be suspicion.


ADULTERY


Being part of / performing: You will be faced with taking responsibility for a situation that you were part of
Spouse or partner performing: Affection is a concern.


AFRAID


Yourself: Disappointment is around you.
Others: An acquaintance will not come through with a promise.


BABY


Birth (Married): Predicts happiness and good fortune.
Birth (Single): Trouble in a relationship.
Crying: Disappointment.
Happy baby: Happiness in relationships.
Carriage: Pleasant surprises forthcoming.


BATTLE


Fighting a battle: After much difficulty you will succeed in an endeavor.
Lose: Others will be responsible for your failing interests regarding business issues.


CALLED


To hear your name being called by a stranger; Hard work will pay off and you’ll be able to meet obligations.
To hear your name being called by someone you know; Your help will be needed to resolve a problem.
Hearing the voice of your lover should bring warning. Someone might be negligent in giving attention. Misunderstandings should be addressed.
To hear your name being called by your partner; Communication is failing, clear up a misunderstanding.
To hear your name being called by the dead; Reconsider decisions.


DEAD


Take caution in your plans and reconsider how you are going about doing something.
Listen carefully, a solution to a dilemma can be found.

Peacefulness and acceptance can be achieved



FOG


Being in fog; a struggle is ahead of you.
Coming through the fog; after a struggle you will succeed in your plans.


JAIL


To see other people in jail foretells that you will be urged to grant privileges to persons whom you believe to be unworthy.


KILLING


To kill a defenseless person; failure in an endeavor.
To kill in defense; Success and advancement.


MONEY


To find; Happiness is on the way.
Paying; A distressing development.
Receiving; Gratification and prosperity approaching.
To lose; An unhappy situation at home.
To steal; Watch your actions closely
To see; Good things are about to happen.
To save; Predicts wealth and comfort.
Missing; You’ll have concerns over finances.


PRAYING


A negative or losing situation can be changed to the positive if you are willing to put forth great strive to achieve it.


QUICKSAND


If you dream that you are in quicksand means that you may be deceived or threatened by a loss.


RAINBOW


To dream of a rainbow means denotes more favorable aspects in life.
If you dream of seeing a rainbow with a partner, you will have much bliss.



RAT


In general; deception is around you.
To kill a rat; you will achieve success in your endeavor.
To catch a rat; you will win a fight against a wrong doing.
To set a rat trap; Don’t give up a battle that you will soon win.


RUNNING


Alone; you’ll achieve success, exceeding those around you.
With others; Success is forthcoming.
And falling down; Be sure you’re not misunderstood, your reputation is at risk.


SNAKES


Bite; Animosity from a friend or associate.
Biting others; You will harm someone with your words or actions.
Killing; You will triumph over your adversaries.
Children playing with; Someone that you consider is helpful is actually doing harm and could be deceitful towards you.


SPINNING


You will enter upon a venture that will be fulfilling.


STEPS


Walking up; You have a solution to a troubling situation.
Walking down; You could witness an unhappy situation.
Falling down; Take heed in your business affairs, as they could be threatened.


TEETH


Falling out; means that you may have an upsetting experience with someone or something. Or, simply put, unpleasant news.
To have your teeth cleaned or brushing your teeth; you have to fight for what is yours.
Admiring; good news is coming.
Toothless; Powerlessness over progressing.


TELEPHONE


Talking over the phone; a warning of jealousy from someone close to you.
If you can’t hear the person on the other end; trouble with a lover.


TORNADO


Disappointment over a particular situation that you rushed to complete.


TREASURE


To dream that you have found treasure, means that you will receive help in business affairs.
To loose treasure means you could loose friendships or have a turn of bad luck.


TRIANGLE


If you dream of a triangle, you will suffer from loss of friends or have conflicts with loved ones.


TUNNEL


To dream that you’re going through a tunnel indicates anguish in business decisions.
To look into a tunnel means that you will soon encounter an unfortunate issue.


WALKING


Pleasant or enjoyable; Good luck and fortune approach.
Evening; A struggle to achieve serenity will be hard but not impossible to overcome.
Unpleasant; Worry regarding business issues.


WALLET


Seeing or finding; You’ll receive what it is you want if you go after it.
Old beat up; Execution of a situation won’t produce the results you want.


WEDDING


Happy wedlock; happiness all around you.
Secretive; an obstacle needs to be overcome.
Unhappy wedlock; disappointment with something in your life, most likely your relationship

[Mezaroonie]

Very interesting topic, I can interpret some dreams (unfortunately it is a "gift" passed on to me from my great grandmother) but I won't do it in this forum for fear of negative reputation points ;)

My sister is a wierd one, she dreams of people who have died....I have countless stories of people who have died and told her things in her dreams that no one else knew. It freaks me out!

One of the weird ones she had was this - a friend's dad died 5 years ago and on the evening of the day he was buried my sister dreamt that he told her his feet were cold, he told her this everyday for a whole month.

She felt she needed to tell the friend about seeing her dad in multiple dreams saying his feet were cold. This is where it gets freaky...the friend was absolutely shocked, she told my sister that her and her sisters were the only ones who knew that they buried their father without shoes on.... :eek: mind you my sister didn't have any contact with her freinds family as they lived interstate so there was no way she could have known.

As soon as she told her friend about her father, the dream stopped. I don't know why she has these dreams, but she isn't afraid of the unknown - I tell you I would s**t myself if I had dreams about dead people.

[Scratch]

I used to have night terrors (where you wake up unconsciously and start to wander around and do things while terrified for some reason).

I was calmed down by watching a Robbin Williams Dolphin Documentry.

[cmactrix]

that was very interesting to read.
make me think more about my dreams, when i can remember them or when i do dream.

[dvder]

Very interesting topic, I can interpret some dreams (unfortunately it is a "gift" passed on to me from my great grandmother) but I won't do it in this forum for fear of negative reputation points

My sister is a wierd one, she dreams of people who have died....I have countless stories of people who have died and told her things in her dreams that no one else knew. It freaks me out!

*snip*.

there`s a few people l have know where there dead rellies come to them in there dreams and tell them things which l think would be great being able to have a chat with family members long gone :) so l wouldn`t be scared if l were you they wouldn`t be there to hurt you :)...but most of my dreams are bizzare especially after spag bog :rolling:

but the closest l get to dead family members comming to me is today l`ve got to go to the cemetry and collect there ashes today, springvales kicking them out after 25 years :mad: you think the money you spend would keep them there but whos got 2 1/2 grand to keep each of them there again :mad:

[Sceptical]

[QUOTE=dvder]but most of my dreams are bizzare especially after spag bog :rolling:

Are you sure its oregano your sprinkling on your spag bol ;)

[Mezaroonie]

That is tragic dvder! I seriously don't know how they get away with it. It makes me so mad that they put people though this who are probably still greiving only to make them more sad! :mad:

[dvder]

[QUOTE=dvder]but most of my dreams are bizzare especially after spag bog :rolling:

Are you sure its oregano your sprinkling on your spag bol ;)


lmao........l was told it was ;)

[dvder]

That is tragic dvder! I seriously don't know how they get away with it. It makes me so mad that they put people though this who are probably still greiving only to make them more sad! :mad:


nah it`s not tragic to me, l just don`t like how they do it to people, where there are others who would get upset :mad: ...at the rate it`s going l`ll have a wardrobe full of ashes :rolling:

[SHY]

Hey Mezaroonie , the listening to people in dreams that have passed away is really interesting. :)

I won't talk about my dreams...... boring type stuff. :dD

[Tsargrad]

I had a dream last week which was total FUBAR.

There we're the orange balloons hanging from the roof, and they we're full of spiders.. The balloons we're being set on fire, and burning the spiders, except naturally the balloon in front of me, the fire just burnt a hole in the balloon and all these bloody spiders fell out, so I had to squish them... Being arachnophobic, it wasn't the best dream to have