Dreamed man told soldiers to go swimming then released alligators in water

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I was at a sanctuary with Snakes and alligators. I went to feed a baby alligator and when I went to feed it it jumped out of the water and got the food along with a part of my finger but not too bad. The bad part was it managed to get out of its thank and make its way outside along with a couple snakes. When I went outside to go to the pond the snakes and alligators were they had baby’s and the pond was filled with baby snakes and alligators. I was kind of afraid of them.

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Dream About Snakes And Alligators

Me and my family were going for a trip somewhere, I don't remember where, but we ended up getting kidnapped by someone. We all woke up outside a large decrepit barn in a shed off to the side which had beds for the four of us. Being me, my mom, my dad, and my brother. We looked around and we were all terrified and it felt so real, I got really sad and I remember thinking that I was never going to see my boyfriend again. We tried getting into the barn but with no success. That day in my dream ended and we went onto wake up the next day. This day, we heard talking inside the barn and there was another family in there. They opened the door and the dad of this family was getting really rowdy thinking we kidnapped them and we got into a physical altercation. I shoved him and punched his nose and his wife then apologized for his behaviors. They then returned inside after saying they would stay out of our way and they would figure it out by themselves. That night we heard screaming from inside the barn. Like blood curdling screams. The next morning we realized the door had been left unlocked and we decided to go inside. Inside the barn, there were a bunch of tools and provisions and such scattered across these tables that covered a large portion of the floor. On the far left side there was a giant hole into the ground resembling caves and to the right was a gruesome scene of blood everywhere, dismembered bodies of what i beleive was the family that resided here yesterday, buckets and buckets of guts and fluids. As soon as we walked in all that could be smelled were blood and bile but we still looked around for anything we could use to hopefully get out of here. We got various tools and some food but didn't take too much as not to alert whoever put us here. We then went to investigate the caves but quickly left after hearing unnatural noises coming from the cave. On our way out of the cave I found a backpack with a functioning phone inside. It wasn't able to make calls but it did have a map saved. It was a map that is was familiar with. Wherever we were, was about 3 and half hours away from my home city. And there was a town only 40 minutes from us. So that night I left after we managed to get the gate unlocked with some tools. I left to go find anyone to help us. I made it to the town and there was absolutely no one. Not a single person and 5 out of the 6 cars I could find here. Were completely stripped of parts. I did manage to find a truck and get it running to which I returned to my family and hid the truck. Upon arriving everyone was asleep and I couldn't wake them up so I decided to go back to sleep. We all woke up the next morning and there was a new family inside the barn. They had a deranged teenage son who after he learned we got the gate opened. He left with the dog that was here with us and came back about 5 hours later with a horse, another dog, and an alligator. The dogs and the horse came into the gate and the alligator came in shortly after and started tearing the first dog into shreds in front of everyone. Then I woke up.

While the dream had a narrative, the transitions felt disjointed, especially with the sudden appearance of new families and events.

Kidnapped Family Adventure

The dream left me feeling terrified and sad, particularly when I thought about never seeing my boyfriend again.

The intensity was high, especially during the physical altercation and the terrifying screams.

The vividness of the barn and the gruesome scene made everything feel incredibly real.

Every detail, from the blood and guts to the tools scattered about, was vividly clear.

Sabrina, it sounds like you had a really intense and unsettling dream. The vivid imagery and the emotions you experienced reflect some deep fears and anxieties that may be surfacing in your life right now.

    Dreaming of being kidnapped with your family is quite striking, and it often symbolizes feelings of powerlessness or vulnerability. At 21, as you navigate through adulthood and relationships, it’s not uncommon to have fears about losing loved ones or feeling trapped in a situation where you have no control, especially when you felt a strong connection to your boyfriend in the dream.

    The barn setting you described, with its gruesome scenes and the chaotic encounters with another family, may represent a space in your life where you're confronting unresolved issues or conflicts. The physical altercation and the fear surrounding the other family could indicate struggles with trust or fear of judgment, possibly relating to your current social interactions or familial relationships. These elements may also highlight feelings of being misunderstood or fighting against external pressures.

    The discovery of tools and provisions in the barn could symbolize your inner resources and resilience. Even amidst chaos, you were able to find ways to survive and plan an escape. This suggests that you have the strength to face challenges, but the overwhelming feelings of dread, especially with the gruesome imagery and the screaming, indicate that there may be a lot of anxiety weighing on your mind. These aspects of your dream could be mirroring stressors in your waking life, perhaps related to school, relationships, or the transition into adulthood.

    Finally, the scene with the deranged teenage son and the alligator brutally attacking the dog is particularly harrowing. This might represent fears of chaos and unpredictability in your environment, as well as the anxiety of being unable to protect those you care about. The strong negative emotions you felt during this dream suggest that it might be beneficial to explore these feelings further, as they could be linked to real-life situations that are causing you distress. 

    It’s important to acknowledge how such powerful dreams can impact your waking life. If these feelings linger or if the intensity of the dreams continues, it could be helpful to reflect on what may be causing these anxieties. You're navigating a complex time in your life, and it’s completely normal to experience such vivid emotions in your dreams as you process through it all.

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Dream About Kidnapping And Escape 66

Last night, I dreamt that I was inside some kind of compound. It seemed I was running for office there were People outside in a line waiting to get in. There was a bouncer for some reason. The line wasn’t moving, even though I was a candidate no one seem to know who I was. Strangely, I still wanted to sneak out or felt I had to sneak out. There was some kind of scandal that broke. It was upset about the scandal except that scandal seems to give me some degree of notoriety, which was actually good the crowd started to like me they knew who I was in the line started moving or something about a stray kitten I was trying to catch I was also aware an alligator

The dream was somewhat disjointed, with various elements like the scandal and the animals not fully connecting in a logical narrative.

Running for Office in a Compound

The dream carried a mix of anxiety and excitement as I navigated a crowded line while feeling both unnoticed and suddenly popular.

The intensity was heightened by the feeling of urgency to sneak out amidst the political chaos.

The setting felt somewhat realistic with the presence of a bouncer and a crowd, though the overall scenario was surreal.

Vivid details emerged, especially the image of the crowd and the unexpected appearance of a stray kitten and an alligator.

Jax, your dream of being inside a compound where you were running for office is rich with symbolism. The compound itself suggests a feeling of confinement or structure in your life, perhaps a reflection of societal expectations or the roles you feel pressured to play. The bouncer at the entrance signifies barriers that you perceive are preventing you from being fully recognized or accepted by others. This may point to feelings of being sidelined or unacknowledged in your current relationships or career, where despite your qualifications, you feel invisible.

  The line of people waiting to enter represents your desire for acceptance and validation. The fact that they do not know who you are, despite being a candidate, indicates a struggle with identity or visibility. You may be grappling with how you present yourself to the world and whether your true self is being recognized and appreciated. The stagnation of the line may symbolize frustrations in your life, where progress feels slow or hindered, leaving you anxious and wanting to break free from expectations or norms.

  Your instinct to sneak out is particularly compelling. It suggests an inner conflict; you appear to want to escape from a situation that feels restrictive or overwhelming. This desire to leave could represent a yearning for personal freedom or perhaps a fear of being scrutinized in a public or professional setting. The scandal that arises in the dream, which surprisingly brings you notoriety, points to a complex relationship with conflict and reputation.

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Dream About Running For Office And Scandal

I just remeber clips of this dream. It was dusk there was a guy he seemed familiar like I knew him in the dream he had set up a little tent in the back yard. There was an occasional lose animal. Like I remember caught a sedated a lioness. At the time I didn't know and I came running g out of the house into his tent and landed on it. I told him something like we need to get ready. I remember there was like bug out bags that we had ready in his tent. Then I was in a place that I've had other dreams it this farm and barn house and in past dreams it has always been lively and green now the field is dry and yellow and I over heard the wife say they are selling becuase the husband hasn't been around and she divorcing him. It made sense in the dream like if your spouse is gone for extended amount of time you can divorce him. I remeber being curious about it. The next clip was back in my yard and the tent guy and befriended a cheetah and it would run with a dog. It came up to me and started rubbing  it's face on my neck like in a freindly manner so I did it back. It was night I was in the garden and orchard with brother Josh and his wife maria and the laudry was hanging gently waving on the line. We turn around d to walk back towards the house and there's a alligator swelling a terrier. I instantly pulled my gun and shot the gator twice, killing it. Josh pulled the dog out of its mouth alive and unharmed, just wet. I said he can salt and smoke the gator for food. We we're walking back towards the house and I was checking my gun and there was an accidently discharge into the clothes josh fixed my gun. The next seen was daylight it seemed time has passed my sister jen asked me about the animals we had. Which was an alpaca and the cheetah that got along and roamed the yard. I should her the the alpaca will rub it's face on your neck and lay down on its back. She thought that was cute.

The dream was somewhat fragmented, jumping between different scenarios and locations.

Clips of Familiar Chaos

The dream had a mix of anxiety and curiosity, especially when dealing with the animals and the divorce situation.

The intensity was high, especially during moments such as the alligator attack and the accidental gun discharge.

While some elements like the farm and the animals felt grounded, others like befriending a cheetah were less realistic.

The dream was quite vivid, with clear details like the waving laundry and the cheetah rubbing its face.

Beth, your dream is layered with vivid and symbolic elements that seem to reflect various aspects of your inner psyche and external life. The recurring appearance of dusk suggests a transitional phase, possibly indicating a time of change or uncertainty in your life. The familiar man with the tent in the backyard could symbolize a part of yourself that seeks refuge or preparation for something significant. The presence of loose animals, like the sedated lioness, hints at underlying wild and potentially untamed emotions or situations that you are trying to control or suppress.

  The urgency you felt when running into the tent and the mention of 'bug out bags' suggests a need for preparedness and a possible underlying anxiety about future events. This ties into your frequent feelings of stress and anxiety in your waking life. The shift to the farm and barn house that you've dreamt of before, but now appearing dry and desolate, could symbolize a loss of vitality or joy in an area of your life that once felt fulfilling and nurturing. The conversation about divorce might be reflecting your thoughts on relationships and the consequences of emotional distance.

  Returning to your yard and interacting with the cheetah and dog shows a yearning for connection and the taming of wild aspects of your nature. The friendly interaction with the cheetah indicates a desire for harmony and acceptance of your more instinctual side. The scene with your brother Josh and his wife Maria, and the subsequent encounter with the alligator, represents a threat or challenge that you face head-on. Your decisive action to protect the dog and salvage the situation by suggesting to use the alligator for food shows your resourcefulness and protective instincts.

  The accidental discharge of your gun and Josh's assistance in fixing it might symbolize moments of unintended consequences in your actions and the support you receive from those close to you. The final scene in daylight, with the alpaca and cheetah coexisting peacefully, suggests a resolution or a sense of balance being restored. Your sister Jen's interest and the alpaca's affectionate behavior point towards a nurturing aspect of yourself and a desire for familial bonds and harmony.

  Overall, Beth, your dream paints a picture of navigating through emotional complexities, seeking preparedness, and finding balance and harmony in your relationships and internal world.

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Dream Of Tent Guy And Wild Animals

I had a dream where I was put on drugs. I couldn't really tell what was going on but I remember seeing an alligator, a water fall, and a turtle. I was speaking but I can't remember what I was saying. Then the dream ended.

The dream was mostly disjointed and lacked a clear storyline.

Drug-Induced Chaos

The dream felt confusing and slightly unsettling.

The intensity was high due to the chaotic and unpredictable nature of the dream.

The presence of talking and familiar animals made it somewhat realistic but still dream-like.

The dream had some clear elements, like the alligator, waterfall, and turtle, but other parts were blurry.

Luca, your dream presents a vivid tapestry of imagery that seems to reflect some deeper currents of your subconscious mind. The experience of being put on drugs often symbolizes a sense of losing control or feeling detached from reality, which could be tied to your experiences with ADHD and the feelings of anxiety you sometimes face. This might indicate that there are aspects of your life that feel overwhelming or confusing, where you feel as if you're not fully in command of your surroundings or emotions. The sensation of not being able to fully comprehend what was happening around you might suggest a struggle with processing your thoughts and feelings clearly, especially in light of the challenges you face with sleep and mental health.

  The alligator in your dream is a powerful symbol that can represent hidden fears or instincts. Alligators are often seen as primal creatures, connecting to our most basic survival instincts, which might suggest that there are underlying anxieties lurking in your subconscious. Perhaps there are fears related to your feelings of sadness or the loss you've experienced that you have yet to fully confront. The presence of the alligator could be a signal from your mind urging you to acknowledge these fears rather than repress them, as doing so may lead to greater clarity and healing.

  Next, we have the waterfall, which is often associated with emotional release or a cleansing process. Waterfalls can signify a flood of feelings that might be overwhelming yet necessary for your emotional health.

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Dream Of Alligator Waterfall Turtle

I totally cuddled with an alligator! I was swimming around in a shallow river deep in the woods on a sunny but shaded day. It came up to me, kinda hugged me, and we just chilled, relaxing the rest of the dream

The dream was somewhat coherent, as it followed a simple, relaxing storyline without major disruptions.

Cuddling with an Alligator

The dream felt surprisingly warm and comforting, despite involving an alligator.

The intensity was moderate, with the initial encounter being a bit startling but the rest of the dream being calm.

While the setting of a shallow river in deep woods felt real, cuddling with an alligator was quite unrealistic.

The dream was fairly vivid, with clear details of the sunny but shaded day and the feel of the water.

Alikat, your dream of cuddling with an alligator is both fascinating and rich with symbolic meaning. The setting of the dream—a shallow river deep in the woods on a sunny but shaded day—immediately suggests a place of both clarity and mystery. Water in dreams often represents emotions and the unconscious mind. The shallow nature of the river could indicate that you are exploring emotions that are not too deeply buried, but still significant. The woods symbolize the unknown or unexplored parts of your psyche, while the sunny yet shaded day hints at a balance between light and dark, or conscious and unconscious aspects of yourself.

  The alligator, a creature often associated with primal instincts, survival, and ancient wisdom, coming up to you and hugging you is particularly poignant. This could represent a part of yourself that you are beginning to understand or accept—perhaps a more instinctual or primitive side of your nature. The act of cuddling, a gesture of affection and comfort, suggests that you are finding peace with this aspect of yourself, rather than fear or rejection. It’s quite significant that you were able to relax and chill with the alligator, indicating a reconciliation with parts of yourself that may have previously caused anxiety or discomfort.

  Given your background, this dream might be reflecting your journey through various life challenges, especially those related to your mental health history and recent life changes like financial stress.

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Dreamt Of Cuddling With Alligator

I was on a bridge overlooking a bayou where the water was incredibly high and touching the bottom of the bridge. It soon started to overflow and I was trying to balance on the wooden beams of the bridge. I seen two tiny alligators that tried to jump out of the water at me.

The dream had a moderate level of coherence as it had a clear setting and sequence of events but felt somewhat disjointed.

Balancing on the Overflowing Bridge

The dream was filled with anxiety and fear as I tried to maintain balance while tiny alligators leaped at me.

The intensity was high due to the risk of falling and the presence of alligators.

The setting of the bridge and bayou felt somewhat realistic but exaggerated with the high water levels.

The dream was highly vivid with detailed imagery of the overflowing water and the wooden beams.

Ashley, your dream about being on a bridge overlooking a bayou where the water was incredibly high and touching the bottom of the bridge is quite telling. Bridges in dreams often symbolize transitions or the connection between different aspects of your life. The high water touching the bridge may reflect a situation in your life that feels overwhelming or out of control, possibly linked to emotional or relational stress. As someone who is married, this could be pointing towards a significant change or pressure in your relationship, indicating that you feel you're barely keeping things balanced.

  When the water starts to overflow, it suggests that the situation is escalating beyond your control. This could be a sign that the emotional or relational pressures you're experiencing are becoming too much to handle on your own. The act of trying to balance on the wooden beams of the bridge indicates a struggle to maintain stability amidst these rising challenges. It’s as if you're trying to navigate a precarious situation, doing your best to stay upright and composed.

  The appearance of the two tiny alligators jumping out of the water at you introduces another layer of complexity. Alligators often signify hidden dangers or subconscious fears. These tiny alligators might represent small, yet potentially harmful issues that are emerging in your life, possibly in your marriage or personal relationships. Even though they are small, their presence and the way they try to leap at you suggest that these issues are becoming more pressing and harder to ignore.

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Dream Of Bridge Bayou Alligators

First dream was something about cannibalism. I woke up then went to sleep again. My second dream I was with a friend near a lake and I was explaining to them how animals and humans aren't exactly alike and then we got attacked by an alligator. My head turned into an alligator bit we eventually found a police officer to shoot the alligator. Then I went somewhere I don't know where but the pets people had didn't like me because I smelled like an alligator. Fast forward to the end of the dream, my friend was trying to tell me the moral of some story or whatever and there was calm music playing in the background. I woke up and slept again. The third dream was about these invisible creatures who wanted to eat humans.

The dream had a fragmented coherence, with disjointed transitions between different settings and events.

Cannibalism, Alligator Attack, and Invisible Creatures

The dream had a mix of fear and intrigue, especially during the alligator attack.

The dream was highly intense, especially during the alligator attack and encountering the invisible creatures.

The dream had elements that were realistic and fantastical, blurring the lines between reality and imagination.

The dream was vivid in parts, especially when my head turned into an alligator and when the invisible creatures were present.

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Dream About Cannibalism And Alligator Attack

I have to swim across water that’s infested with alligators. Other people are with me, and we are all swimming in a lake across/above a wooden railing. My strategy is to stay on the railing to try to avoid the alligators

While the setting and events were somewhat logical, the scenario of swimming above a railing was unusual.

Swimming with Alligators

The dream was filled with anxiety and fear due to the presence of alligators.

The intensity was high because of the constant threat and the need to stay on the railing.

The lake and alligators felt quite real, making the danger seem imminent.

The dream was clear and detailed, especially the imagery of the lake and alligators.

Lindsey, this dream is quite rich in symbolism and offers profound insights into your current state of mind and emotions. Swimming across water infested with alligators suggests that you are navigating through a challenging or dangerous situation in your waking life. The presence of alligators indicates hidden threats or fears that you might be facing, perhaps related to your personal or professional life. The fact that you are not alone in this endeavor, with other people swimming alongside you, points to the idea that you are not isolated in your struggles. You may have a supportive network or feel that others are going through similar challenges.

  The wooden railing you mentioned is particularly significant. It symbolizes a path of safety or a strategy to avoid the dangers lurking beneath the surface. Your decision to stay on the railing rather than swim directly in the water reflects your cautious and strategic approach to dealing with problems. You are trying to avoid direct confrontation with your fears or threats, opting instead for a safer, more controlled route. This could indicate a desire to manage risks carefully in your waking life, which might be a reflection of your approach to relationships, work, or other responsibilities.

  Furthermore, the act of swimming itself represents a journey or transition. Water, in dreams, often symbolizes emotions and the unconscious mind. Swimming through this water means you are actively engaging with your emotions and the deeper aspects of your psyche.

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Dream About Swimming With Alligators 2

I had a dream with big alligators. There was a lake with beautiful turquoise colours and at the other side of the lake were alligators waiting. Then I saw like little people in cages, couples in cages that the alligators will eat later on. Then, the lake got full of people and the alligators hide in their corner, but I was watching them closely. They knew I was watching them. I didn’t want them to eat the people that’s was at the lake. They remain calm and at their place when I watch them, but in occasions I had to hide behind a wall cause the alligators from the corner were a little upset. There was a part of the lake that have dense algae, vivid green algae, so dense that was impossible to get a boat in that area of the lake. At the end of the dream, the big alligators remain calm,  kind of hide at their place, people were having fun at the lake and I was able to move further from the wall I was.

The dream had a somewhat coherent story but with occasional fragmented scenes, like hiding behind the wall.

Alligators by the Lake

The dream had a tense but somewhat hopeful tone as I watched the alligators cautiously.

The intensity was high due to the presence of alligators and the danger they posed.

The dream felt quite realistic with detailed elements like the turquoise lake and vivid green algae.

The dream was very clear, especially the colors and the detailed scene by the lake.

Vivi, dreams involving alligators often symbolize deep-seated fears or challenges that feel threatening. The beautiful turquoise lake represents a part of your life that appears serene and peaceful on the surface but harbors lurking dangers or anxieties. The alligators waiting on the other side of the lake signify these hidden threats, perhaps unresolved issues or fears you may have in your waking life. Seeing little people in cages, especially couples, suggests a feeling of entrapment or helplessness regarding relationships or partnerships. This could be a reflection of your own concerns about being confined by certain aspects of your life or relationship.

  As the lake filled with people, and the alligators retreated to their corner, your heightened awareness and vigilance came into play. This indicates your proactive stance in protecting yourself and others from perceived dangers. The alligators' awareness of your watchful eye demonstrates a mutual recognition of power dynamics; they respect your presence, and you hold sway over them by keeping them at bay. Your occasional need to hide behind a wall due to the alligators' agitation shows that while you are brave and protective, you also have moments of vulnerability and need for self-preservation.

  The dense, vivid green algae in part of the lake symbolizes areas of your life that feel impenetrable or stagnant. This could represent obstacles or situations that you find challenging to navigate or move through.

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Dream About Alligators Lake Cages Green Algae

I am getting a pet alligator. I am trying to pick one out from a forest but it’s hard to find one. There are also gorillas in the forest

The dream had a moderately logical flow, though the mix of animals was a bit disjointed.

Finding a Pet Alligator

The dream had a mix of excitement and anxiety while searching for the alligator.

The presence of wild animals and the task of finding an alligator made the dream quite intense.

The scenario felt somewhat unrealistic due to the presence of gorillas in the forest.

The forest and the animals were highly detailed and clear.

Lindsey, your dream about getting a pet alligator and searching for one in a forest is quite fascinating and layered with meaning. The alligator itself is a powerful symbol, often associated with primal instincts, survival, and a raw, untamed aspect of yourself. This could indicate that you are exploring a part of your personality that is wild and possibly intimidating, but also deeply instinctual and protective. The process of picking one out from a forest suggests a journey of self-discovery, a quest to identify and embrace this aspect of yourself. The difficulty in finding the alligator might reflect inner conflicts or challenges in recognizing and accepting this primal power within you.

  The setting of a forest is equally significant. Forests are often seen as places of mystery and the unknown, representing the subconscious mind. Thus, your search within the forest can be interpreted as delving into your own subconscious, trying to uncover hidden parts of your psyche. The presence of gorillas in the forest adds another layer of complexity. Gorillas are symbols of strength, leadership, and social connection. Their presence might suggest that your journey is not just about confronting your primal instincts but also about understanding your place in social structures and relationships, perhaps even your role within your own family or community.

  Given your relationship status, Lindsey, this dream could also be reflecting dynamics in your personal life.

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Dream About Getting A Pet Alligator From Forest

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An alligator in your dream represents hidden danger, deceit, and treachery. It may also symbolize your own primal instincts and desires. This dream may be a warning to be cautious of those around you who may not have your best interests at heart.

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