In my dream, I was back in my very first job at Starbucks. It was still the same people, and I wasn't even really back at my job, but I was living somehow in the place I lived, in the city I lived, in a very small apartment, I had no money clearly, and I was just hanging out around the people, the gang, back in the day, there was a real gang working for Starbucks, so they were the same people, and I was just around trying to get attention, and I would just get shitty assistants' jobs, they would just, can you organize this for her, can you pick up this for her, and I didn't like it, so I didn't have a real job, I didn't get paid, and in my dream I didn't like it, but it felt like I was waiting to get offered a job that I had 20 years ago, that I really didn't want.

Apartment

Attention

City

Money

People

There is a woman who has been trying to make moves on my partner for several years. They have been friends since childhood and I do not have a problem with that. Her blatant attempts to get his attention really ruffled my feathers and she was banned from coming on our property. 

In last nights dream I saw her sitting in a lawn chair on a concrete slab with a yellow line painted around the border. She was smiling and I felt no negative emotions toward her

The dream was logically structured, focusing on the interaction with the woman in a specific setting without any disjointed elements.

Confrontation with a Friend

The dream reflected a calm acceptance of the woman's presence despite past tensions, as I felt no negative emotions towards her.

The intensity was moderate, as the dream did not evoke strong feelings but rather a sense of neutrality.

The scene was somewhat surreal, featuring a concrete slab with a yellow line, which added an unusual element to the dream.

The details of the woman sitting in the lawn chair were clear, and her smile was particularly vivid in my memory.

Sharon, your dream presents a fascinating tableau that speaks to layered emotions and the dynamics of your relationship. The woman in your dream, who has been pursuing your partner for years, represents a part of your subconscious that is grappling with feelings of competition, yet your dream suggests a significant shift in your emotional landscape. The fact that you've had a longstanding awareness of her attempts and your previous feelings of being ruffled indicate a protective instinct over your relationship, but the absence of negative emotions in the dream signifies a transformative phase in your perception. This might suggest that you are moving towards acceptance, perhaps realizing that her presence doesn't inherently threaten your bond with your partner. 

  The setting of the dream is equally telling. The concrete slab with a yellow line painted around it symbolizes boundaries—boundaries that you have established in your waking life regarding this woman. Yellow often represents caution, but it can also signify clarity and optimism. The fact that she is sitting comfortably within this boundary, smiling, implies that you may be developing a sense of control over the situation. This could reflect a newfound confidence in your relationship, suggesting that you trust your partner and your bond enough to allow for the existence of this other friendship without it feeling like a threat. 

  Moreover, the lawn chair is a symbol of relaxation and leisure, indicating that you might be coming to terms with your feelings and finding peace in the situation.

Concrete

Friend

Woman

Yellow

Dream About Ex Partner And Others

I was in like a competition. All the people I know where here. Friends, exs, crushes, family. I had to look for information about murderers with virtual reality headset.
I had a new cousin. I received a lot of attention and affection marks from my guys friends and it made me feel really good. At the end with girlfriends we went to the beach. And there was a big sand slope leading to the beach. I was happy and under the sun

Affection

Beach

Competition

My crush

Family

Friends

The university where i work, they were doing a comparison between me and another woman because of the hours we teach and i felt sad because they called my attention telling me that i don't teach enough hours

The narrative was somewhat coherent, although it felt a bit disjointed at times with abrupt shifts in focus.

Workplace Comparison

The dream had a sad emotional tone as I felt inadequate due to the comparison with another colleague.

The intensity was moderate, reflecting my feelings of sadness and concern during the dream.

The setting was quite realistic, as it took place in my actual workplace, the university.

The details were fairly vivid, especially the scene where my work hours were being discussed.

Sadness

Teacher

University

Dream About Teaching Hours Comparison

I was in my kitchen and I saw a bee and it kept coming near me like it was trying to get my attention but it didn't sting me. It just kept flying around me

The dream was somewhat coherent, with a clear focus on the interaction with the bee.

The Persistent Bee

The dream had a curious yet slightly anxious vibe as the bee circled around me.

The intensity was moderate, as the bee's presence was more intriguing than alarming.

The kitchen setting felt familiar and realistic, enhancing the dream's relatability.

The details of the kitchen and the bee were clear, making the dream feel quite vivid.

Bees

Flying

Kitchen

Dream About Bee Flying Around Me

I had a dream that I was talking care of older dementia patients and I was trying to protect them from murders. I met the murders and they did not seem so bad however I never knew when they were going to kill so I had to always be on the look out and never let my guard down. In my dream I got along with my patients and the murders well which I was told most people don’t get along with, so I was good at managing the situation but I always felt on edge.

The dream had a fragmented storyline with occasional jumps and inconsistencies, yet the main theme of protection remained throughout.

Protecting Dementia Patients from Murderers

The dream had a constant sense of tension and unease as I tried to protect dementia patients from unpredictable murderers.

The dream was intense, particularly with the looming threat of murder and the need to always be on alert.

While the setting and interactions felt somewhat real, the situation of managing both patients and murderers was quite surreal.

Some details were clear, like the faces of the patients and murderers, but other aspects were more vague.

Mel, your dream about caring for older dementia patients while trying to protect them from murderers is quite significant. The setting of your dream, involving vulnerable individuals like dementia patients, suggests a nurturing and protective side of you. It may reflect your role in your waking life, where you feel responsible for the well-being of others, possibly your children or other family members. The presence of murderers, who you describe as not seeming so bad, indicates that you are facing situations or people in your life that are unpredictable and potentially harmful, yet you manage to handle them well. This could symbolize underlying anxieties or stressors that you encounter regularly but are adept at managing.

  The fact that you are always on guard and never let your guard down in the dream highlights a constant state of vigilance and perhaps a fear of letting things slip. This perpetual alertness might be draining, contributing to feelings of stress and anxiety, even if they are only occasional. Your ability to get along with both the patients and the murderers, despite the latter's dangerous nature, speaks to your strong interpersonal skills and adaptability. It may also reflect a part of you that seeks harmony, even in challenging circumstances, which is a commendable trait.

  Feeling on edge throughout the dream suggests an underlying tension or unease in your waking life. Given your history of loss, it is possible that this dream is a manifestation of your subconscious processing grief and the fear of further loss.

Attack

Going

Looking

Meeting

Situation

Dream About Protecting Dementia Patients From Murders

I was walking around a zoo and I walked into an open panther pen and walk out and quickly close it so the panther can’t get out I walk a little further and walk to the bug zone and quickly get out of it before a bunch of bugs get attached to me and then walk to the Bambi zone where we take care of the orphaned animals and injured animals when suddenly 4 animals come rushing in because 2 tigers are chasing them and attacking them the guard dogs come barking and scare the tigers off and we examine the animals and fix all the pens the belong in especially the tigers

The dream was somewhat fragmented, with sudden shifts from dealing with the panther and bugs to helping the animals being chased by tigers.

Zoo Adventure

The dream was filled with adrenaline and a sense of urgency as I tried to protect the animals from the panther and bugs, and later help the animals being chased by tigers.

The dream was intense as I had to act quickly to protect the animals and myself from the dangers in the zoo.

The dream felt mostly realistic, although the presence of a bug zone and a Bambi zone added a surreal touch.

The dream was highly vivid, with clear and detailed imagery of the zoo and the events that unfolded.

Animal

Bunch

Chasing

Cockroach

Four

Injured

Tiger

Walking

Scared

Dream About Zoo Encounter

I dont remember a lot. But I remember being in this room with lots of people getting ready for my wedding. I remember my family being there. I seen this girl I know her in realy life but not very well her name is Erin. Anyways I realise I've left my 2nd wedding dress at home(this makes me very stressed) then she pulls out a dress that looks simlair. I thought it was my 2nd dress turns out she was showing everyone her wedding dress for her wedding this.made me very annoyed as this is my wedding only.i should be wearing white and no one should be taking the attention away. Everyone crowded her and gave her.loads of attention
 While my sister prepared to chuck red wine on her. The room was dark I remember. Also the wedding horse carriage I hired didn't turn up.

The dream had a storyline but was somewhat disjointed, especially with the sudden appearance of Erin's wedding dress.

Wedding Chaos

The dream was filled with stress and annoyance, especially when Erin stole the spotlight with her wedding dress.

The intensity was high due to the emotional stress of forgetting the wedding dress and Erin's actions.

The dream had a somewhat realistic setting with recognizable people and events, but some elements like the wedding horse carriage not showing up were less plausible.

Certain details like the dark room and the red wine were quite clear, but other parts were more vague.

Philippa, your dream about being in a room full of people preparing for your wedding is quite telling. Weddings in dreams often symbolize a significant commitment or transition in your life. The presence of your family indicates the importance of their support and involvement in your personal milestones. The appearance of Erin, someone you know but are not close to, suggests there may be elements of your life where you feel unsure or insecure, and these feelings are being projected onto your dream scenario.

  Realizing you left your second wedding dress at home and the subsequent stress you felt can be interpreted as anxiety about being fully prepared for a major life event. This might reflect a broader concern in your waking life about readiness for upcoming changes or responsibilities. The dress Erin showed everyone, which you initially thought was yours, signifies feelings of competition or fear of being overshadowed. This is further emphasized by your annoyance at her for taking attention away from you on your special day, a day that should be exclusively yours. It suggests a desire for recognition and validation that may not always be met, leading to frustration.

  The reaction of your sister preparing to throw red wine on Erin adds another layer. Red wine can symbolize passion, anger, or a significant mark that cannot be easily erased. This act of aggression might reflect your own internal conflict or unresolved issues with those around you who you feel might undermine your achievements or happiness.

Dark Room

Horse

Sister

Wedding

Dream About Wedding Dress Attention Horse Carriage

I was with my adolescent clients and their mother at this place, that had so many activities and other outdoor events. It was in the afternoon, during the sunset when we arrived and we first chilling in a musical theatre that looked old fashioned.

While we were still there, I came across this different atmosphere that happened to be a fish market and there people around and a bunch of rats each way I turned. I’m terrified of rats, so when I seen a bunch of it I started screaming and running away —my scream sounded weird.

It was sunny outside, and I kept going to this chill out spot where eventually a lot of different guys seen me and started trying to get with me. I enjoyed the attention, but it was this one guy I didn’t really find attractive and he was eventually the only guy around.

I came across an old client’s son who looked a little younger than he actually is, plus he was hanging around guys in my age range which excited me. I was chatting with them, and I was asked why I did I stop working the son’s dad even though it was something out of my control but I didn’t feel like explaining it so I said I don’t want to talk about it.

The dream had a coherent narrative, with events flowing logically despite the surreal elements and changing settings.

Adolescent Clients and Fish Market

The dream had a mix of excitement, fear, and enjoyment, reflecting the complexity of emotions in the dream.

The dream was intense, with vivid and engaging scenes that captured the attention throughout.

The dream had realistic elements mixed with surreal events, creating a sense of heightened reality.

The dream was highly vivid, with clear and detailed imagery that made the scenes feel real and immersive.

Hey Aaliyah! It sounds like your dream was quite eventful, with various settings and interactions. The presence of your adolescent clients and their mother at the beginning of the dream may symbolize your responsibilities and nurturing nature, as well as the influence of family dynamics in your life. The old-fashioned musical theatre could represent a sense of nostalgia or a longing for simpler times, perhaps related to your past experiences or childhood.

    The sudden shift to a fish market with an abundance of rats may indicate feelings of fear or unease in a situation that initially seemed harmless. Your terror of the rats and the unusual sound of your scream could reflect a deep-seated anxiety or a sense of being overwhelmed by unexpected challenges.

    The attention from different guys in the chill-out spot suggests a desire for validation and admiration, but the lack of attraction to one of them may symbolize a need for genuine and meaningful connections rather than surface-level attention. The encounter with an old client’s son and the conversation about your past work situation may point to unresolved feelings or a desire to assert your independence and autonomy in professional or personal relationships.

    Given the diverse range of scenarios and emotions in your dream, it seems to reflect a mix of excitement, discomfort, and unresolved issues. It's important to acknowledge and explore these feelings to gain clarity and address any underlying concerns.

    Connecting this dream to your previous ones, there seems to be a recurring theme of navigating complex relationships and confronting fears or challenges. If you find that these dreams consistently evoke strong emotions or cause distress, it could be helpful to talk to a therapist or counselor to gain deeper insights and cope with any underlying issues. Remember, it's okay to seek support and take care of your emotional well-being.

Fear

Rats

Dream About Adolescent Clients Musical Theatre Fish Market Sunny Chill Out Spot

I was in a shoe store I used to work at looking at shoes. There were really cute boots and sandals and I was enjoying myself. Then there were these bratty kids running around climbing on the shelves and just destroying things. I told them they need to stop but they just told me they don’t care. I told their mom to control her kids and she told me to fuck off. So I told the sales associate and she said there was nothing she could do. So I started to throw jewelry that was on the displays and saying “well it doesn’t matter because no one here cares!” But then I felt really bad so I started cleaning up the necklaces and apologizing. Then I woke up.

The dream had a clear beginning, middle, and end but the actions felt disjointed

Shoe Store Chaos

Frustration and guilt from being unable to control the chaos in the shoe store

The escalating chaos and emotional response felt very intense

The chaos and interaction with the kids and their mother felt very real

The details of the shoes, kids, and throwing jewelry were very clear and vivid

Laurel, your dream begins in a familiar setting, the shoe store where you used to work, which likely represents a place of past responsibilities and perhaps unresolved feelings regarding that period in your life. The cute boots and sandals you were enjoying symbolize the positive aspects and the moments of joy you experienced there. However, the intrusion of bratty kids causing chaos and climbing on shelves might reflect your feelings of frustration and lack of control in certain situations, possibly echoing your experiences with managing ADHD and anxiety.

  When you tried to assert control by telling the kids to stop and addressing their mother, only to be met with indifference and hostility, it mirrors the challenges you face when trying to enforce boundaries or deal with confrontational situations in your waking life. This could be particularly poignant given your ongoing battle with PTSD and other mental health conditions, where feeling powerless or unheard can be a common experience.

  The reaction of the sales associate, who said there's nothing she could do, might symbolize the times you've encountered unhelpful or indifferent responses from others when seeking support. This could stir feelings of isolation or helplessness, which might be underlying themes in your life, especially considering your mental health diagnoses.

  Your impulsive reaction of throwing the jewelry in frustration, followed by immediate remorse and a need to clean up and apologize, reflects an internal conflict between your emotional impulses and your rational mind.

Child

Clean

Climbing

Control

Jewelry

Necklace

Running

Dream About Disruptive Kids In Shoe Store

The sequence of events felt somewhat disjointed but had an underlying theme of caregiving

Needing to take care of an infant

Feeling a mix of responsibility and anxiety while caring for the infant

The sense of urgency and importance in caring for the infant was high

The scenario felt somewhat surreal with unusual elements

The details of the infant and the surroundings were clear but slightly blurry at times

Baby

Dreaming Of Caring For An Infant

Dad bought Christmas presents for us I was in the Portland press herald a five page article for my help during the crisis and dad said how beautiful I was in the pictures, and I really was! Mum said I must’ve been using my fake personality cause no one likes my real one. I knew it was dads last Christmas and I left with him to go to his house and he had an Ashley Nikki aunt Jackie Grammy all there because of the storm and when we got to his house we noticed some of the neighbors lights on and he seemed relieved to get everyone out of his house lol 
There was an old iron boat but it caught fire and sunk 
We were being held hostage during the storm some where my cousin Daniel was there the elevators wouldn’t work in the pictures I had a beautiful smile and face and the article stated they were looking for me and used my full name. I tried to read the article aloud but mum wouldn’t pay attention

The dream had moments of coherence with clear storylines but also included fragmented elements like the sinking iron boat and being held hostage.

Dad's Last Christmas

The dream evoked strong emotions of love and nostalgia, especially with the mention of dad's last Christmas.

The dream was intense with a sense of urgency and emotional depth, especially with the mention of dad's last Christmas.

The dream had a mix of realistic elements like family gatherings and fantastical events like being held hostage during a storm.

The dream was highly vivid and detailed, especially in the description of the newspaper article and the interaction with family members.

Jaime, your dream holds a deep emotional resonance, reflecting a mix of validation and insecurity within your familial relationships. The presence of your dad buying Christmas presents signifies a sense of care and connection, possibly hinting at a desire for closeness. The five-page article in the Portland Press Herald symbolizes recognition and acknowledgment for your efforts during a crisis, highlighting your inner strength and resilience. However, your mom's comment about your 'fake personality' suggests inner conflict between authenticity and social acceptance, tapping into feelings of self-doubt and the need for validation. The portrayal of a storm and being held hostage conveys a sense of turmoil and being trapped in challenging circumstances, mirroring your struggles with stress and anxiety in waking life. The sinking iron boat may represent feelings of instability or loss amidst turbulent emotions, reflecting your fears of things falling apart. The presence of family members in the dream, like Aunt Jackie and Grammy, hints at a longing for support and comfort during difficult times, seeking solace in familiar connections. Your beautiful smile and face in the pictures symbolize a desire for recognition and acceptance, suggesting a yearning for validation and approval from others. The inability to read the article aloud due to your mom's lack of attention could reflect feelings of being unheard or misunderstood in your waking life, indicating a need for communication and understanding within your relationships.

Christmas

House

Newspaper

Storm

Dream About Christmas Article Family Storm Hostage

Career

Abandoned home

End of world

Ex-husband

Ex-partner

Garage Door

Get Stabbed

Left Behind

Locked Door

Menstrual

Seeing Dead Relatives

World ending

This represents an area of your life that you are focusing on.  If you are struggling to stay focused, your mind is reavling an area of your life that may not be as exciting to you as you previously thought.

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