8 Most Common Dreams & What They Really Mean
Dreaming is a common phenomenon and we all dream. Researchers have found that most of us have dreams with similar themes. So if you have experienced things like flying, falling, showing up late for something important, or being chased, you are not alone. But what do these dreams mean, and why do you keep having them? Psychologists have revealed meanings behind the most common dreams. So here are 8 common dreams and their meaning.
1. To dream of your crush
Your dreams are a reflection of your subconscious thoughts and feelings, and dreaming about your crush means that you have strong feelings for them and that they are on your mind. Because you are thinking about them all day, it makes sense that you dream about them too.
2. Falling
We’ve all had dreams of falling – it’s such a common dream. Falling can mean one of two things: either you feel that you have no control over your life and relationships, or that you lack support in your waking life. These dreams often occur when you are overwhelmed in life and feel ready to give up. If you have this dream you should evaluate your current situation and try to locate the problem that is burdening you.
3. Being unprepared for an exam or showing up late for something important
This is a common recurring dream for people who are always on a deadline. You may dream of not getting to the exam room on time, of missing the exam date. The meaning of these dreams is that you feel tested in some way in your life or that you are afraid of missing an opportunity for something bigger. It may also mean that you feel your life is passing you by or that you are missing out on life.
4. To fly
This dream is one of the most pleasant, as it gives you the feeling of flying. This feeling comes when you feel that you have achieved something. You have literally risen to a higher potential or you start to feel better. We can also have this dream when we have freed ourselves from something that previously weighed heavily on us.
5. Being naked in public
As embarrassing as it may sound, this is another very common dream. It symbolizes a lack of confidence or a fear of being exposed. This dream shows a deep hidden anxiety about being revealed in front of everyone.
6. Being chased
You may be surprised to learn that this is the most frequently experienced nightmare theme. This may mean that you are running away from a problem that you have been avoiding having to face or that something is making you feel threatened. It also indicates that you are feeling anxious or stressed by your duties and responsibilities and that you feel the need to get away from it all.
7. Driving or riding a vehicle out of control
Vehicles can reflect the control you feel you have over your life. When you lose control of your dream vehicle, then you have lost control of something in your real life, so ask yourself what in your life has gotten out of control lately?
8. D.y.i.n.g
These dreams are the most disturbing of all because the grief we experience in the dream is very real. That said, d.e.a.t.h. dreams are really about changes, endings, and detachments. It can mean the end of something or the beginning of a new phase. If we dream of someone we love dying, it is not a warning of what is to come, but rather suggests that we are afraid of losing him or perhaps our feelings have changed about him.
The dream world is also fascinating and frightening. So the next time you dream and remember it, try to find what it is trying to tell you
