In order to be with my boyfriend I had to hang out with my boyfriends younger self

Boyfriend

Childhood

I was in a game of hide and seek, where if you were the seeker, your name above your head would turn yellow and you would become a 'zombie', which is what they called the seekers in the dream. I was hiding in a bad spot because I couldn't find anywhere to hide my big body in the midst of small spaces, nor did I want to make a bunch of noise to alert anyone to my location. But I was smart enough to know when a seeker passed by so I could go to the part of the building they were just at. So I kept moving instead of staying in pace like everyone else. I got caught in the cafeteria because I didn't look behind me as there were a group right there. So I became a seeker. The seeker needed a roll of toilet paper to keep with them (for some reason) and  I was having issues finding where they restock the toilet paper. I know it was in a closet outside of the main building, because I accidentally stumbled upon it while hiding, but I couldn't locate it again. So I thought I would take the ones on the floor but someone said those were for the hiders only. By the time I found the closet again, the game was over, and I was the starting seeker of the next game. I hated being the seeker because I was so bad at finding people, and you had to act like a zombie with erratic movements and weird arm postures. I found one person but I decided to let them go, because I was thinking we were friends (even though they were the popular person and I wasn't part of their group) and hoping that they would do the same for me next round. I still couldn't find anyone, so people came up to me and pitied me and joined the search because they were bored. I always hated hide and seek as a kid because that's what always happened, bad at hiding and bad at seeking, so it was never fun. But the next round rolled by and I was hiding again. The person I spared last round found me, but instead of passing by, they tagged me and laughed with their friends and walked off. I felt betrayed, and was mad that they didn't understand the mutual agreement that I thought we had. I was also upset because everyone seemed to take the game too seriously and never had any fun with it. I stood there stunned for a bit before I woke up.

The dream maintained coherence through a clear sequence of events, although the game's absurd rules added a layer of confusion.

Game of Hide and Seek

The dream carried a mix of frustration and betrayal, especially when a supposed friend tagged me in the game.

The intensity was heightened by the fear of being caught and the pressure of the game's dynamics.

The setting felt familiar, reminiscent of childhood games, but the rules were uniquely surreal with 'zombie' seekers.

The details were quite vivid, especially the imagery of hiding spots and the chaotic cafeteria scene.

 the pressures of social interaction can often lead to feelings of isolation and frustration.

Betrayal

Friendship

Sadness

Dream About Hide And Seek Zombies

I was talking to my friend when she was a kid I was me now as an adult we were in a house I never been in she’s like do you know who I am I’m like ya Veronica she didn’t say anything I was like Vianca she’s like yeah 👍 and then I woke up. Like I was talking to her inner child

The dream had a coherent flow, transitioning smoothly from recognizing my friend to engaging with her inner child.

Talking to My Friend's Inner Child

The dream carried a warm and nostalgic tone as I connected with my friend's childhood self.

The intensity was moderate, as I felt a strong connection but the dream remained calm and gentle.

The setting felt somewhat surreal, being in a house I had never seen before, adding a layer of mystery.

The dream was quite vivid, with clear images of my friend as a child and our conversation.

Kiley, your dream presents a fascinating interplay between past and present, highlighting the significance of your friendship with Veronica. Engaging with her as a child while you are an adult suggests a deep yearning to reconnect with not only her but perhaps also with your own inner child. This dream could signify the importance of nurturing the relationships that ground you and remind you of who you were before the complexities of adulthood took hold. The house where this interaction took place, one that you’ve never been in, symbolizes uncharted emotional territory; it may represent aspects of your subconscious that you are just beginning to explore or understand. This unfamiliar space hints at the potential for growth and discovery, suggesting that there are parts of your psyche that are ready to be unearthed and examined.

  When you refer to Veronica in the dream, the exchange of names is particularly striking. Your initial recognition of her name and then the playful use of 'Vianca' reflects a deep familiarity with her essence, possibly indicating how much you value the memories and experiences shared between you. It shows a comfort in your relationship, even as you navigate the complexities of identity and memory. By addressing her as her child self, you are not only acknowledging her past but also emphasizing the innocence and authenticity that exists within your connection. This interaction may be a reminder for you to embrace the carefree nature of childhood friendships, and it encourages you to cultivate those qualities in your current life.

Friend

House

Dream About Talking To Inner Child

I was at a waterpark that reminded me of somewhere I've been as a kid and I was at the top of the water slide. I was chatting with a whole bunch of people who would go down the slide just to grab something on the other side. And the only way out from the other side is to come back up the waterslide. So people would impossibly go down one by one and come back up while other people were on the slide still, and they were begging me to go with them. But I remember having this dream before and I didn't fit into the end space so I drowned and I was afraid of that happening again so I just stood there being scared. As I was standing there, the people would look at my legs and knees in disgust. I looked down to see tattoos all on my legs, colorful and glittery. I was also disgusted as that was not my style. I was also super scared because I didn't remember getting the tattoos at all nor being at a tattoo shop. I kept telling the people how scared I was because I was losing my memory and it seemed like no one cared, as more and more tattoos popped up on my body. When I looked up again, all the people were gone, and my internal voice was telling me to go down the slide. Again, I was scared, but without people judging me, I went down. I found myself at the end of it, able to fit into the caged box at the end of the slide. I thought that it wasn't as fun as it was when I was a kid and able to fit down here, but it was cool that I made it. But I wasn't able to travel all the way back up the slide before I woke up

Drowning

Memory

Water Park

Dream About Water Slide And Tattoos

I have dreamed of that I was seeing a video of myself when I was a little girl and I was at the video in a row waiting and then I saw my little self crying and then mum came to see why and then I dreamed I was taking a lesson with many students and we were waiting for the teacher

Class

Dream About Seeing My Childhood Self

My family and I were sleeping in a building were there was other people in it. I think we were in some homeless shelter or camp but the building had a two class rooms and a lunch room between the two rooms. I went to both rooms on different day; so I was a kid in this dream, and we get to choose which class room we went to but the teachers will be upset at whoever was in the other class room. I remembered I went to space on a ship and saw some sci-fi stuff and I kept it to myself cause I referred the place a church and I don’t think they will reacted to it very well.

Apartment

Church

School

Space

Dream About Homeless Shelter And Space Adventure

So just before I slept. I was lost. I wanted to cry but couldn’t. And it was because my day was foggy and I had a brain fog (where I’m just in my head or on my phone most of the time) because I was missing some parts of my pasts while remembering some bad stuff that happened too. And I wanted to cry I wanted to feel something because I had my parents loss their affection on me. And my little siblings were the only ones in my life have they been giving me hugs and kisses. And I wanted to feel something, to feel loved to feel pain to feel like I’m loved. So I tried to cry to feel something. Since my parents didn’t gave me the affection I needed anymore, I kinda lost the need to cry or to feel this love in my chest. So it was hard to cry whenever I wanted to. I did cry but only a little. 

Till…I had this dream. I think I had a dream before this dream, but I forgot about it already and it’s not important anymore. But this dream was. As I had a horrible time with myself, I had a dream where I was in this place as a kid. And there were other kids. And it seemed like there were these adults who were watching us? It kinda felt like an expiriment on the kids. So me and not a lot of kids just a couple were like in this HUGE circle room where the walls were high and was made of glass. I think there were adults at the glass watching us but I didn’t pay attention. And there were very few adults in this glass room with us. It seemed like there were only 4 maybe?? There might be more but I wasn’t also paying attention to that. That’s when I think something happened to the place and I think I was trapped?? But I managed to escape and I’m not sure where the other kids were. I’m pretty sure there were somewhere but I didn’t pay attention to them because I saw this- kid. They were trapped under a table with something small with them. I think it was an infant or a little dog? I do think it was a baby dog because of something that happened later on my dream. So I saw them, and I went to try and help them get out. I think there was an Earthquake because I remember seeing stuff falling from the ceiling and the ground shaking kinda. So I tried to helped them out but I think I was struggling a lot. I also think I remember having an adult come up behind me and started to say how I was so weak because of how much I was struggling and while giving me answers on how to free them but in a tone as if they saying “oh my gosh you don’t even know what your doing let me just tell you the answer if your that dumb” And I finally got the person trapped out. But I also think the adult that was talking to me was in my head maybe and not came behind me?? I dunno. But the person who was trapped was thankful that I freed them and didn’t react about the adult who talked to me so maybe it was in my head? I believe we escaped the place with the little dog and I believe something happened after that- and I may had forgot but there was a next scene and it seemed like I was in a house. I think I was now a teenager now like I am in real life. Dunno if in my dream I was a bit older. But the person I saved? We apparently build this house I’m in and now we’re living together. And now there’s this big fluffy dog with us. Seemed like it was the baby dog earlier on. And we were just living in our house together in peace. We were happy together and had a close friendship. But maybe our friendship was more or maybe it was just me in my dream. I remember there this moment where we were both sitting together doing something (I forgot what it was) and I think I managed to lucid dream here or just be able to control myself in this dream in this part only. And I may had found out I loved her and that if I did, I should make sure she knows. And at this moment I managed to control myself in my dream and moved my head to see her face. I remember her having short hair that seemed that she had cut it. It seemed like a messy haircut but it seemed to fit her. I don’t remember much now of what she looked like but I remember just staring at her and thinking how beautiful she is. Maybe she saw me staring and I went back to what I was doing or she never looked back at me and I just stopped staring. But then I lost control to my dream and a next scene came. It showed what our house looked like outside. There was a balcony that I was in and we were both outside because there was something going on. Our house at first seemed like it was floating- and maybe it was floating. But I remember seeing a thin wooden line that connects the bottom of our house to the grounds that was covered in snow. And maybe that was what was keeping the house standing, or it was a rope and our house was indeed floating and the rope was keeping the house from floating away. And just beside our house were a few other houses (I remember seeing 3 but there could be more) that were also having something below them like ours did. Me and (my friend? Lover? Our relationship was weird. We were friends but it seemed like we were in love with each other but didn’t said anything yet) friend- went to the balcony to see what was happening on the ground below us. And it seemed like our neighbors were doing the same too. It seemed like people- adults or kids?? It was foggy and there were dressed in something that made me not be able to see what they were. But they were bothering us. And annoying us because I remember feeling annoyed. But it seemed that it was common to have them come and annoy us because we were just whatever about it along with the neighbors. I think me and my friend went back inside- till a next scene came. I don’t know if me and my friend went out or we were just inside our house, but someone came. We didn’t knew who this person was and I had forgot how we found this new person, but they were a stranger to us and we didn’t trust them. And they seemed like they didn’t trust us too but they said they needed something/help? I forgot what it was, but the three of us went out to find what the stranger needed. Me and my friend had our guard up the whole time. We reached to a place where houses were never on the ground but were either floating or had something to let it stand. But I couldn’t know what it was. I guess when I was in the dream, I knew what everything was so I never questioned it. But since I obviously don’t know this world now that I’m awake, I’m unfamiliar with it. But me, my friend and this stranger went to this house in this town? City? It seemed urban like. And the door opened. An old man came in view, I don’t remember what the old man looked like now but I seemed to be familiar with him in my dream. Me and my friend were behind the stranger who was in front of the old man. We didn’t say anything till the old man spoke. He said “What are you doing here?” He asked the stranger. “I know who those two are-“ he nodded to me and my friend. (Remember I said before the scene where it’s after we escaped the place and I said there maybe was something that happened after that and then the scene of me and my friends in our built house came later on? That’s when I think something did happened when the old man said that) “but who are you?” The old man finally asked suspiciously at the stranger. But then I unfortunately woke up- It seemed that either I forgot what happened after what the old man said- or nothing didn’t happen afterwards because me waking up interrupted that.

Animal

Anxiety

Being Lost

Conflict

Earthquake

Love

Stranger

Dream About Feeling Lost And Trapped

I was playing outside in the schoolyard of some school. I was kind of alone and there was this other gangster guy who was by himself frustratedly playing with a ball. He was mad bc the adults were punishing him for his bad behavior a lot. I didn’t have a ball to play with and he was kind of hogging the ball so after he threw it to this trash can to make a basket and it bounced off I grabbed it and started playing with it which drew his attention toward me. When the ball that o threw had bounced far off in the field I noticed him notice me isolated and alone as I went to go get it. On the second time the ball bounced far away over a fence into a barranca beyond the field I noticed him follow me out to get the ball. He was looking around making sure nobody saw what he was about to do with a evil violent grin on his face as he came towards me. He took his time seeming to help me look for the ball and I couldn’t figure out how he was going to hurt me so I asked him “you’re going to try to kill me now aren’t you?” And he said “ look at your hands.” He showed me a plant and said “ this plant paralyzes your limbs and neck so you can’t scream and fight and all it takes is a few pokes from the plant” I looked at my hands and they had five or so poke marks in them. I tried to get back to the school but I couldn’t move. I started panicking and the more I panicked and struggled the more I turned into a child, a younger child that wasn’t me and I dissociated and saw myself from above, almost like through the gangster bullies eyes but couldn’t do anything while he was about to murder me. The child me flapped his hands kind of like a bird trying to get move while crying and then I was woken up by someone in real life.

Alone

Panic

Plant

Violence and death

Dream About Being Chased By A Gangster

it’s morning and I am going down the hill that is near the ocean
the whole region looks like it’s around Yokohama 
I’m with people that I was classmates with during the fifth-seventh grade
To name them, it’s Fumié, Maka, Sara, Mariko, and Hirai-san
The hill looks a bit retro, a bit Showa-esque, like from the Ghibli movie ‘From Up on Poppy Hill’; it looks like a port town
I see tin roof, laundry-hanging poles, the laundries, toy plastic hand windwheels, junk snack shops(駄菓子屋)
We have a merry chat and race down to the bottom of the hill at some point
When when we get to the base it looks like a mix of the area around the Tokyo station and Hachioji station(so there’s crowds of people, traffic signals, station malls, neon signs)
When we look back at the hill that we came from we realize that it was far longer and far steeper from up top than we thought it was
We go back up, at least up to the first and the second traffic signal on the hill slope that we see
We enter the building owned by Hirai-san‘s family
It’s old, the entrance is kind of narrow, there’s indoor staircase leading up to each floors’ entrance
Most of the people I came along with already kind of went up before I could
Me, Hirai-san and Mariko get back down to the first floor midway through because we wanted to go to the bathroom(I was lowkey peeing myself from holding it in for a while)
I think the two noticed but they didn’t say anything about it to keep me from being embarrassed
And so we finish our business, and here I kind of noticed that both of the girls are actually male anatomically
And while I finish my business last and lightly runs my piss-soaked underwear, dirtied stockings and a portion of my uniform skirt(we’re all wearing the uniform from our Elementary school, the indigo-navy sailor uniform) I wonder if the rest of the group could secretly also be biologically male
My mind wanders a lot more when the thought came to being about the possibility of Fumié being an anatomically male person(probably because I used to have a crush on her as a girl)
So we finish our business and we go up while I sort of just keep wandering confused about why everyone is male

The narrative was mostly coherent, following a logical progression until the unexpected revelations about classmates added a layer of complexity.

Morning Descent and Revelations

The dream felt nostalgic and joyful, chatting with old classmates, yet tinged with confusion towards the end.

The intensity fluctuated, starting with excitement and camaraderie but shifting to a more introspective and bewildered state.

The setting mirrored familiar locations, mixing elements from Yokohama with a whimsical retro vibe reminiscent of a Ghibli film.

The dream was highly vivid, with detailed imagery of the hill, the ocean, and the retro surroundings making it feel lifelike.

Hope, your dream unfolds a rich tapestry of nostalgia, identity, and introspection. The setting of the hill near the ocean, reminiscent of Yokohama, evokes a sense of familiarity and comfort, as if you are revisiting a significant chapter of your past. The retro, Showa-esque imagery transports you to a simpler time, perhaps reflecting your yearning for innocence or a desire to reconnect with your childhood. The Ghibli movie reference suggests a deep-rooted appreciation for storytelling and the beauty of life’s fleeting moments, indicating that your subconscious is grappling with the passage of time and the transitions you’ve experienced, especially amidst the life changes you’ve faced recently.

  Your companions in the dream—Fumié, Maka, Sara, Mariko, and Hirai-san—represent your formative connections and perhaps a longing for camaraderie and shared experiences. Racing down the hill signifies a burst of energy and excitement, a desire to embrace joy amidst the burdens of stress and anxiety you often feel. This carefree moment is crucial, as it highlights your inner wish to reclaim spontaneity and joy in your life, reminding you that despite the pressures you face, there is still space for laughter and connection.

  As you reach the base and look back at the hill, the realization of its steepness and length mirrors the challenges you've encountered on your journey. This moment of reflection indicates an awareness of the obstacles that seem more daunting in hindsight, urging you to acknowledge the effort you've invested in navigating your life’s complexities. The bustling scene at the base, with crowds and neon signs, suggests a clash between your past and present, symbolizing the chaos of adult life that can often feel overwhelming.

  The interaction in the building owned by Hirai-san’s family brings forth themes of vulnerability and embarrassment. Your need to visit the bathroom highlights a human, relatable experience—one that signifies the need for release and relief from the pressures you've been holding inside. The revelation about your companions' anatomical identities introduces a layer of confusion and introspection regarding identity and attraction. This unexpected twist may symbolize your exploration of gender and sexuality, reflecting your thoughts on your past crush and questioning the nature of relationships and attraction. It’s a powerful moment that invites you to consider the fluidity of identity and the complexities of your feelings toward those you once held dear.

  Ultimately, as you navigate through these symbolic interactions and realizations, your dream illustrates a profound exploration of self.

Abroad

Bathroom

Being Pregnant

Confused

Crowd

Dream About Classmates And Hill

I had a dream that I was going back to school to the first grade even though I am 25

The narrative was somewhat disjointed, jumping from memories of childhood to feelings of being out of place.

Returning to First Grade

The dream carried a sense of nostalgia and anxiety about going back to a simpler time.

The experience was quite intense as I felt a mix of excitement and apprehension about being in first grade again.

The school environment felt familiar, yet it was surreal to be there at my current age.

The colors and sounds of the classroom were incredibly vivid, making it feel almost real.

Gtu, your dream of returning to first grade at the age of 25 is rich with symbolism and reflects a deep exploration of your personal growth and the inherent desire to reconnect with your past. The imagery of going back to school often signifies a longing for learning, a desire to revisit foundational experiences that have shaped who you are today. It suggests that you might be yearning for a simpler time in life, where the pressures of adulthood were less pronounced and the excitement of discovery was abundant. This desire could be rooted in a feeling that you are navigating the complexities of life, relationships, and responsibilities without the solid grounding you once had as a child. 

  The age disparity in your dream highlights a contrast between your current self and your inner child. It may indicate that you feel overwhelmed by adult responsibilities or that you are facing challenges that make you wish for the innocence and carefree nature of childhood. This desire to return to first grade could symbolize a need to relearn the basics of self-identity, confidence, and social interactions that are often taught in those early formative years. Perhaps you are looking for a sense of belonging or acceptance that you feel is missing in your current life.

  Moreover, the classroom setting is often associated with learning, but it can also evoke feelings of anxiety, especially if the experience was less than positive in your younger years.

Back to school

Dream About Going Back To First Grade

I visited my childhood best friend who we no longer speak. I left my car in a parking lot and stayed with her for a few days. It was very uncomfortable. I was packing my bag and trying desperately to find my phone to get directions to where my car was so I could get there and get home

Best Friend

Packing

Parking Lot

Phone

Dream About Lost Phone And Car Directions

In my dream I was in a large shopping centre looking for a new pair of shoes as one of my shoes broke, my mum was getting stressed as she was getting stressed out that she couldn’t find the right clothes for herself as it was meant to be for a neighbours birthday. Later I had a dream I saw these two boys I went to school with and the where chasing me in a playful way but then we all ended up on a road where there was a large truck that approached with 3 men getting out, the driver came out with a gas mask on his face dressed in a blue jumpsuit and the two other men he was with where also dressed the same, he was trying to handcuff me and the two other men he was working with where taking out things like mattresses and iron boards to tie us onto

The dream had a mix of coherent shopping scenes and fragmented moments of danger.

Shopping Centre Encounter

The dream felt stressful as I searched for shoes while feeling the pressure of my neighbor's birthday.

The dream escalated in intensity as the playful chase turned into a threatening situation.

The shopping centre felt familiar, but the appearance of men in gas masks created a surreal twist.

The details of the shopping centre and the men in blue jumpsuits were remarkably clear.

Beau, your dream presents a vivid tapestry of emotions and experiences that seem to intertwine your current life challenges with deeper psychological themes. Starting in the shopping center, seeking a new pair of shoes symbolizes a desire for stability and support amidst the brokenness you might feel in your waking life. Shoes often represent the paths we walk and the journeys we undertake, and the fact that one of yours broke suggests a disruption in your sense of direction or purpose. This could reflect the feeling you may have of navigating through life with underlying anxiety and uncertainty, particularly given your history with mental health issues.

  Your mother’s stress in the dream about not finding the right clothes for a neighbor's birthday adds another layer of complexity. It could indicate a sense of pressure that you may feel from external expectations, whether from family, friends, or society at large. This struggle to meet expectations might resonate with your experiences in daily life, where stress and anxiety seem to frequently accompany you. Her frustration might also represent your own feelings of inadequacy or a struggle to find your own identity amidst the noise.

  The appearance of the two boys from school, chasing you in a playful manner, introduces elements of nostalgia and perhaps unresolved feelings from your past. Playfulness in dreams can signify a yearning for simpler times or a longing to reconnect with a lighter side of yourself that is often overshadowed by the weight of your concerns.

Chased

Shopping

Stress

Truck

Dream About Shoes And Chased By Men

Identity

Can't see

Ex-partner

Garage Door

Get Stabbed

Held Down

Locked Door

Move Out

Red Dress

Seeing Dead Relatives

This symbol appears when your subconscious wants you to recognize emotions that you are experiencing now and how they were also experienced in the past.  Positive and negative emotions experienced in the dream alike point towards a need to face and reclaim these emotions present in your childhood.

Childhood – Dream Interpretations

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