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It sounds like you experienced a particularly intense and possibly unsettling dream. Being attacked in a dream can often symbolize feelings of vulnerability or conflict in your waking life. The swords, in this case, could represent sharp conflicts or cutting words that you might be facing or fear that you will face. Your hands stopping the swords suggest a sense of control or desire to stop the conflict, but at the same time, the pain felt indicates that this is not without cost or struggle for you.
The fact that the swords went through your hands might imply a sense of sacrifice or resilience. Perhaps you're someone who often takes the brunt of a confrontation or stands in the way of conflict to protect yourself or others, despite the personal toll it may take. The fear and pain you felt in the dream could be reflecting the emotional impact such situations have on you.
Feeling scared and hurt in the dream can also point to an underlying anxiety about being harmed or betrayed. The intensity of the emotion at level 8 tells me this is something that carries significant weight in your psyche. You might be grappling with trust issues or a fear of being figuratively 'stabbed in the back' by someone close to you.
Considering you are in the age range of 18-25 and currently single, this dream could also be connected to the challenges you are navigating in personal relationships or the pressures of establishing your independence. It's a time in life where many are forging their path and sometimes have to face adversities that test their strength and resolve, much like your dream self did with the swords.
The dream's violent nature, being classified as a nightmare with high emotional intensity, suggests that these themes are not only present but pronounced in your life. The dream may be an invitation to reflect on these conflicts or pressures, to acknowledge the resilience you've shown, and to consider the balance between standing your ground and the potential emotional cost of doing so.
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