Caro, I see that your dream involved a stressful scenario where you overslept for work and were uncertain about what to do, a situation that carried negative feelings for you. Dreams about being late or missing work often reflect anxiety about meeting responsibilities or fear of consequences in your waking life. The presence of your coworkers and the shared bed could symbolize a sense of camaraderie or shared fate in your professional environment, but it could also represent a blurred boundary between personal space and work life, which might be causing you stress.
In your dream, the realization of the time and your subsequent questioning about whether to still go to work could indicate a feeling of being out of sync with your colleagues or your role at work. This could be a sign you're feeling unsure about your place or your performance in the professional sphere. The lack of response from those around you may suggest feelings of isolation or a desire for guidance in making decisions that you feel are not being met in your waking life.
Looking at your previous dreams, I notice a pattern of themes involving ex-partners and their connections, as well as anxiety about time and responsibilities. The dream about apologizing to your ex's best friend might relate to unresolved feelings about your past relationship and a wish to make amends for actions taken to protect your privacy. Similarly, the dream with the lost ring from your ex-girlfriend could signify a sense of closure or finality regarding that relationship, and the emotions tied to it. The recurring theme of time and anxiety about being late or missing appointments, as seen in your recent dream about oversleeping for work, suggests an ongoing concern about maintaining control over your schedule and responsibilities.
In contrast, your brief mention of a night without dreams could indicate periods of rest or a temporary break from these recurring stressors. It's important to consider how these dreams might be reflecting your day-to-day experiences and your emotional responses to them.
Remember, these interpretations are meant to provide insight based on the themes and symbols present in your dreams. They can offer perspectives on your feelings and experiences, but the true meaning may intertwine with the specifics of your personal life and emotions. Take the time to reflect on these patterns and how they might be speaking to your current situation, and consider how you can address the anxieties or unresolved issues that may be surfacing in your dreams.