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Top 5 Common Dream Themes And Their Interpretations
By Erika Sondali
The interpretation of dreams by dream experts may be almost as old as dreaming itself. We know that all humans, and many animals, dream every night, and humans have always been fascinated to learn what causes dreams and what they mean. We will examine some of the top five themes that researchers have found occur in our dreams: being naked, being chased, losing teeth, flying, and falling.
Being Naked
Dreams of being naked are possibly amongst the most common dreams people have. In dreams, clothes can represent concealment and hiding, so being stripped of clothes can mean being left defenseless and exposed. Often the dreamer has fears that he or she worries may be uncovered. Dreams in which no one but the dreamer notices the nakedness are often indications that the fears bothering the dreamer are unfounded, and that no one else is concerned about them.
Being naked in a dream can also indicate fear of being caught off guard. For instance, many people dream that they are suddenly naked at work or at school. Being naked in front of a crowd can symbolize a fear of being exposed, a fear of being unprepared, or a fear that those around you know things about you they are not telling you about.
Being Chased
Dreams of being chased probably have a deep, evolutionary origin. After all, our ancient ancestors actually were chased by all manner of predators, and this fear of being chased and caught has remained part of our hard wired nature. In modern societies, dreams of being chased can often arise from feelings of general anxiety experienced in the waking hours. These dreams can often be very realistic, and chase dreams are some of the most commonly reported nightmares.
People
troubled by recurring dreams of being chased often benefit
from an examination of their waking life. Finding the
thing that they are running from in real life, and
confronting it, is often an effective way of banishing
frequent chase dreams. For instance, there may be
something you are supposed to do but have been avoiding.
If this proposed action is a source of fear, stress and
confusion, is can sometimes manifest in your dream life as
an attacker or pursuer. Instead of facing your fear, you
are running from it, and the attacker in your dreams
represents the thing you are trying to get away from or
avoid in real life.
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