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Understanding Disturbing and Violent Dreams that Create Anxiety by Deanne Repich For
many anxiety sufferers, the worry of the day and the battle to fall
asleep is followed by disturbing and sometimes violent dreams. In our
dream world we find ourselves doing things that we would never do in
real life. We
may even find ourselves acting like criminals, which can be very
upsetting. Dream:
"I was walking down a staircase behind my father to get some supplies.
Suddenly, I put a knife in his back. Even as I was witnessing the dream
I was shocked by my behavior. I am a very quiet, non-violent person who
would not hurt a fly. I am upset that this occurred, even though it was
only a dream!" Many
anxiety sufferers fear disturbing dreams because they feel out of
control and have the mistaken idea that these events will happen in
real life. However,
dreams are not to be taken literally. If you dream that you do
something violent, it does not mean that this action will occur in
reality. Dreams are the unconscious mind's way of helping us to
process issues and events of the day. They
can be a useful tool in helping us achieve personal growth. One
useful way to interpret a dream is metaphorically, which means that you
look at the general meaning or symbolism of the dream events. Even
though it is not a normal daytime experience, death and slaying in
dreams is common. Dream interpreters suggest that we approach
these dreams of death and slaying symbolically. They
can signify the "death" of an old attitude, personality trait, or
behavior pattern. In this way, the whole perspective on the
dream is reversed. Instead of a negative, death in the dream is a
positive, because it signifies letting go of things that are no longer
useful to us. It is the doorway to a new way of living. According
to dream interpreters, the meaning of a dream changes according to who
is being killed. For example, killing our parents can symbolize letting
go of values they gave us that no longer work for us. Killing
oneself or an intimate peer can point to making vital changes in our
attitudes or lifestyle. Killing a sibling can mean letting go of
hurtful sibling rivalry or jealousy. In
order to facilitate the growth experience, write the dream experience
down in a journal as clearly and in as much detail as possible. Keep
the journal next to your bed so that you can record your dreams while
the ideas and details are fresh in your mind. Most
dream interpreters agree that YOU are the best person to put meaning to
your own dreams. The
key to interpreting your dreams is to approach the dream elements
symbolically and then apply these ideas to your own life. In this way
most disturbing and violent dreams can become powerful instruments of
self empowerment and personal growth. Caution:
If any circumstances occur in which you believe yourself or someone
else to be in any kind of danger, medical or otherwise, contact your
local law enforcement agency or local emergency medical system
immediately. If you are contemplating suicide, call 1-800-SUICIDE
(that's 1-800-784-2433) to get help immediately. ~ ~ ~
Deanne
Repich is the Founder of the National Institute of Anxiety and
Stress, Inc. An anxiety educator, teacher, and former anxiety
sufferer, she created the Conquer Your Anxiety Success Program, a
simple, action-oriented "how-to" course that has helped thousands
across the globe conquer their anxiety.
ConquerAnxiety.com
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