Hello Jen,
The dream you've experienced, involving heavy bleeding and a sense of disconnection from the person involved, may symbolize feelings of vulnerability and perhaps a loss of control in your life. The bleeding could represent a release of tension or pent-up emotions that have been building within you. It might also signify a period of intense change or cleansing, as blood is often associated with life force and renewal.
This dream seems to echo themes from previous dreams where you've felt alone or unsupported, such as the dream where you were stranded without a way home, or when you were dealing with a grotesque hand condition on your own. The lack of concern from the male figure in your recent dream might resonate with feelings of isolation or emotional abandonment you've encountered before.
Your recent anxiety test indicates significant stress, which can manifest in dreams as uncontrollable situations, like the unstoppable bleeding you described. It's not uncommon for high anxiety to seep into our subconscious and present itself in vivid and sometimes startling ways within our dreams.
The dream's imagery and themes may reflect the intense and possibly traumatic life events you've experienced, such as the violence in the army or your encounters with assault and abuse. These events can leave long-lasting impressions that might surface during times of stress or transition, as dreams often process our deepest worries and memories.
While the dream is personal and its interpretation is specific to you, the emotions it stirs are likely tied to your biography. The feelings of vulnerability and lack of support in the dream might mirror what you have been going through with your health concerns, financial worries, and the process of your divorce. Your subconscious could be working through the emotions associated with these events, seeking resolution and healing.
Take care, Jen. Your dreams are a reflection of your inner world, and by acknowledging them, you are taking steps toward understanding your feelings and experiences on a deeper level.