I was trying to get in a mall to meet some kids I had to pick up to babysit but I couldn’t get in. I was stuck in the display cases that you can see from outside. I kept trying to get into the actual mall but all the stores were shut down and I couldn’t get out of the display cases. Finally when I did get in I had snuck down the the bottom where the rootbeer sampling had been and I rode the machine thru the ride and got off there.

The narrative was somewhat disjointed, shifting from being trapped to finally sneaking into the mall.

Trapped in the Mall

The dream felt frustrating as I struggled to enter the mall while being trapped in display cases.

There was a strong sense of urgency and anxiety as I tried to escape the display cases.

The setting of the mall felt familiar, but the situation was surreal with stores being shut down.

I could clearly see the details of the display cases and the root beer sampling area, making the dream feel quite vivid.

Abi, your dream presents a rich tapestry of emotions and experiences that reflect your current mental landscape. The imagery of being unable to enter the mall, despite your intent to meet kids for babysitting, symbolizes a feeling of being trapped or restricted in your life. This could resonate with your ongoing struggles with feelings of anxiety and the weight of your past experiences, including the significant life changes you’ve faced. The mall, often seen as a place of social interaction and enjoyment, juxtaposes your feelings of isolation and helplessness. You may be yearning for connection or purpose, yet feel hindered by circumstances or your own mental barriers.

Mall

Stuck

Dream About Being Stuck In A Mall Display Case

I was a construction worker at a factory, and their elevator was really slow. And there's eight levels to this factory. So we had to add labels to each floor, saying that it was under construction. Well, each sticker had a number. Started with 30, then 20 and then I was sent to the top floor to place the final sticker. And I like it up there I saw a giant crack in the floor right in front of the elevator so I turned to a worker  and said "see this is your problem, but don't worry we'll fix it real soon, we just need to first remove all of this" then the workers sent back to me "don't worry math lovers be like" and then all of the workers jumped on the elevator platforms at the same time and all of it collapsed. So I pulled out a calculator and realized that all the numbers on the stickers added up to the number of employees.
Then I realized I was now stuck on the 8th floor and then I woke up.

Building (Place)

Elevator

Number

Dream About Slow Elevator Collapse

I was in college and I was failing all of my classes and seriously considering dropping them all.  I felt in a daze and was very tired.  Then I thought of my mom and how she would be upset because she spent the money for those classes.  I felt stuck.

College

Dream About Failing Classes And Feeling Stuck

I dreamed I was in a quiet, full parking lot. It was late at night. I was trying to get out. It was in a middle of a forest, a cabin. A streetlight was on my left when I was getting out, but somewhat stuck. I was searching for something. The dream shifted into meeting different people.  I was looking for love and I held on to someone, I think my current ex. Despite that there are people out there, I still chose to wait and believe in love. I felt hopeful, despite people leaving around me, because I felt my journey was leading me to somewhere where I need to go.

Forest

Love

Parking Lot

Searching

Dream About Love And Hope In Forest

I was on a roller coaster. As I got seated I realized there was no safety harness. Panicked I got up to leave. Then I realized that no matter what I did I couldn't get up. I was stuck sitting down. I then look up at see that there is no operator running this ride. A sign above says "ghost train". Then I realize the ride is operating itself. The ride leaves the station. I start to panic. As we get to the top of the lift hill a voice behind me says. "The ride will hold you in". As we go down the first hill I remain completely stationary in my seat. We go through loops, corkscrews, and cobra rolls. The ride holds me in the entire time. As we get to the station again I am laughing with enjoyment. I then jump out of the ride and get back in line.

Ghost

Roller coaster

Dream About Roller Coaster Ghost Train

I went on a school trip by bus. Me and a friend were informed that there were two more people who have to come and that we could wait (we don't have to) or join already. We waited. Noone came. We then finally somehow joined the others on the bus. No matter how long or how fast we were driving, we always arrived at the same destination. We were stuck at the same place, unable to get away.

While the dream had a clear beginning and end, the ongoing delay and lack of progress made it feel somewhat disjointed.

Stuck on a School Trip

The dream carried a sense of frustration and anticipation as I waited for others who never arrived.

The intensity fluctuated between boredom and a sense of urgency as we remained stuck at the same destination.

The setting felt familiar, like a school trip, but the endless waiting created a surreal atmosphere.

The details of the bus and my friend were clear, yet the repetitive nature of the trip blurred the excitement.

Journey

School

Dream About Being Stuck On A Bus

I can’t remember much about the dream as it was about a month ago, but this simple dream has stuck with me and so I would like to get interpretation: I picked up a seemingly insignificant stick and somehow magically transformed into a flute. However, I did not know how to play it, I was perplexed and admiring, and examining the flute , when someone else gently took it from me and show me how to play it. I don’t think I was taught in a lesson, but I’d rather watch them play this flute beautifully.

The dream had a somewhat coherent flow, though it lacked a clear narrative or storyline.

The Magical Flute

The dream evoked feelings of perplexity and admiration while watching someone play the flute beautifully.

The intensity of the dream was moderate, with a mix of curiosity and gentle awe.

While the transformation of the stick into a flute was magical, the emotions and actions felt somewhat grounded in reality.

The dream was quite vivid, especially the moment when the stick transformed into a flute and the details of the flute itself.

Crystal, your dream reveals a fascinating journey of transformation and discovery. The act of picking up a seemingly insignificant stick that magically transforms into a flute signifies latent potential in your life. This stick, initially mundane, represents an aspect of yourself or a situation in your life that you may have previously overlooked or deemed unimportant. The transformation into a flute suggests that this overlooked element holds the potential to bring beauty, creativity, and harmony into your life.

  However, your perplexity and admiration upon seeing the flute indicate a sense of unfamiliarity with this newfound potential. This could symbolize feelings of uncertainty or self-doubt about how to harness and express this aspect of yourself. Your dream might be reflecting your subconscious awareness of untapped talents or opportunities that you haven't yet fully explored or understood.

  The introduction of another person who gently takes the flute and plays it beautifully suggests the presence of external guidance or inspiration in your life. This person symbolizes a mentor, a role model, or even an aspect of your own psyche that possesses the knowledge and skill you seek. The fact that you did not take a formal lesson but instead watched them play implies that you are in a phase of learning through observation and inspiration rather than direct instruction.

  This dream emphasizes the importance of being open to guidance and learning from others, especially in areas where you feel inexperienced or uncertain.

Month

I Dreamt Of Transforming Stick Into Flute

I dreamed of being in another place were I saw wild animals roaming free like elephants, I dreamt that I was trying to move away with my son but was stuck.

The dream had a somewhat fragmented storyline, with clear scenes of wild animals but a disjointed sense of trying to move away.

Stuck Among Wild Animals

The dream felt tense and anxious as I was trying to move away with my son but felt stuck.

The intensity was high, particularly due to the feeling of being stuck and the presence of large, wild animals.

The dream had a somewhat realistic feeling, especially with the presence of wild animals like elephants.

The dream was quite vivid, with clear images of elephants and other wild animals roaming free.

Liana, your dream of being in another place with wild animals, such as elephants, symbolizes a quest for freedom and a desire for exploration. Elephants often represent strength, wisdom, and patience, suggesting that you possess these qualities or are seeking to embody them more fully in your waking life. The presence of wild animals roaming freely indicates a yearning to break free from societal constraints or personal limitations that may be holding you back.

  The fact that you were with your son in the dream, even though you mentioned you are single, implies a deep-seated desire for nurturing and protection. It could represent a part of yourself that you wish to care for and guide, possibly pointing towards an aspect of your personality or a project that you are deeply invested in. The son could symbolize something precious that you are trying to safeguard during a period of transition or uncertainty.

  Feeling stuck and unable to move away with your son suggests a sense of being trapped or immobilized in certain aspects of your life. This can be related to both personal and professional spheres. It may reflect real-life situations where you feel hindered by obstacles or responsibilities that prevent you from progressing as you wish. The dream is urging you to identify these barriers and find ways to overcome them, so you can move forward confidently.

  The juxtaposition of the wild, open space and the feeling of being stuck creates a powerful contrast that highlights your internal conflict.

Elephant

Moving

I Dreamt Of Wild Animals Elephants Roaming Free

My girlfriend, her daughter, and I were living in a submarine, and I think it was the holidays, because we hade an absurdly long dinner table with me sitting in the middle with the other two. Eventually the guests would ring a bell as if we weren’t submerged (it felt like we were but it was never addressed) we then, would open “the front door” aka the hatch, welcome them inside, make them comfy, then sit them at the table, the table was almost full when my hearing goes silent, I can see people are still engaging in dialogue but I can’t hear it, and then the lights start flashing red (only I noticed) and out of thin air my ex-fiancé appears in the seat across from me and just glares menacingly at me while deep breathing. No one stopped there conversations or even acknowledged anything odd happening, I was stuck in this silent stare down until I woke up.

The dream had elements of coherence, but also included fragmented moments, especially during the silent stare down.

Living in a Submarine with Guests and a Silent Stare Down

The dream had an intense and slightly anxious emotional tone, especially during the silent stare down with my ex-fiancé.

The intensity of the dream was high, especially during the appearance of my ex-fiancé and the silent stare down.

The dream felt very vivid and realistic, with clear details of living in a submarine and interacting with guests.

The dream was highly vivid, with clear visual details of the submarine, the dinner table, and the sudden appearance of my ex-fiancé.

Daughter

Dinner

Door

Front

Girlfriend

Hearing

Holiday

Light (Not Dark)

Living

Middle

Breathing

Conversation

my-ex

Seat

Dream About Living In Submarine During Holidays

An insight into my dreams I had . Never had a choice to leave school, it wasn’t an option. I had to return and be in close quarters with threats (bullies) they bullied me in person and online which probably felt like I couldn’t escape feeling unsafe (tigers, lions outside) because I still had threats coming in via phone. My abusive marriage has a similar theme— irrationally felt that I had no choice but to stay- feel stuck- even though there are periods of intermittent positive reinforcement. I believe that I truly will never be able to let him go and not be in love with him for the rest of my life. These two variables cross into a distorted dream version of my reality. I am always trying to collect my things and escape but I can never retrieve all of my belongings (heavy grief is associated with the feeling of leaving important items behind) and even when I do get out to a vehicle with my stuff I can’t carry it and the car never works/comes to get me.

The dream was moderately coherent, blending the themes of school and marriage into a distorted but interconnected narrative.

Feeling Trapped in School and Marriage

The dream carried a heavy emotional tone of feeling trapped and unsafe, both from bullies and an abusive partner.

The intensity was high due to the constant threats and the overwhelming feeling of being unable to escape.

The dream felt somewhat realistic as it mirrored real-life experiences of bullying and a troubled marriage.

The dream was quite vivid, with detailed scenarios involving school, threats from animals, and the abusive relationship.

Kat, your dream provides a profound window into your subconscious, revealing layers of deeply ingrained feelings and experiences. The imagery of being forced to return to school and facing relentless bullying is a powerful metaphor for the sense of entrapment and lack of control you feel in various aspects of your life. The school represents a place where you were supposed to feel safe and be nurtured, yet it became a source of constant threat, much like how your current circumstances might feel.

  The presence of threats both inside and outside the school, like the tigers and lions, symbolizes the pervasive nature of your anxiety and fear. These animals are not just external threats; they signify the internalized fear that follows you everywhere, even into the digital realm through your phone. This continuous sense of danger and lack of safety resonates with the feelings you have about your abusive marriage, where intermittent positive moments make the entrapment even more confusing and painful.

  Your struggle to collect your belongings and the heavy grief associated with leaving them behind is indicative of the emotional baggage and unresolved issues you carry with you. These items symbolize parts of yourself and your past that you are not ready to let go of, contributing to the sense of being stuck and unable to move forward. The repeated failure to escape, despite your efforts, mirrors the helplessness you feel in your waking life, particularly in your relationship where you feel irrationally bound and unable to break free.

Abuse

Bully

Grief

Lion

Phone

Tiger

Dream About Feeling Stuck And Threatened By Bullies And Abusive Relationship

I was 30 years old somewhat, like 30 years old, I was in this area, something happened, hell people died, I got stuck in it, my kids got whisked off behind me, saved somehow, and then it became some mad conspiracy thing, and they were trying to find out who fucking killed all these people, and I was stuck in the middle of it, there was such chaos, and fucking, just shit chaotic, and people on the outside looking in, it was like a fucking just chaotic fucking mess, and you had to get out, and in order to get out you had to prove yourself, and proving yourself was fucking a bitch.

The storyline was somewhat fragmented with a mix of realistic and surreal elements which made it hard to follow.

Chaotic Conspiracy

The dream was filled with anxiety and chaos as I was caught in a mess where many people died and I had to prove myself to escape.

The dream was extremely intense with high stakes and constant pressure to survive and prove myself.

While some elements, like being 30 years old and having kids, were realistic, the overall scenario felt somewhat surreal.

The chaotic scenes and emotions were quite vivid, although some details were blurry.

Colton, your dream seems to be rich with intense emotion and vivid imagery. At the outset, you see yourself at the age of 30, which suggests a period of maturity and self-realization. The chaotic scenario where 'hell people died' indicates an overwhelming sense of turmoil or loss, perhaps reflecting some unresolved emotional conflict or fear. The fact that your kids were whisked off and saved symbolizes a protective instinct and a need to ensure the safety of your loved ones, even amidst personal chaos. 

  The involvement in a 'mad conspiracy' where you are trying to uncover the truth behind the deaths points to a situation in your waking life where you may feel trapped or unjustly accused, struggling to prove your innocence or worth. The 'fucking chaotic mess' with outsiders looking in signifies how you might feel judged or scrutinized by others, adding to your stress and confusion. The need to 'prove yourself' to escape the chaos indicates a deeper, perhaps subconscious, desire to validate your abilities and self-worth.

  The recurring use of intense language highlights the urgency and intensity of your emotions within the dream. This chaos and need for validation could be reflective of recent relationship difficulties, leaving you feeling unsettled and striving for acceptance or resolution. The dream's chaotic nature might also be a manifestation of occasional sadness and the complexities of your emotional state.

Children

Death

Saving someone

Dream About Conspiracy Chaos And Proving Yourself

i was with my sister and her boyfriend and my friend bryce and i was pretty drunk but i was for some reason driving them all somewhere in my golfcart. it was raining and we were driving down this winding mountain and as we were coming up on a sharp turn i knew i was going to fast but i couldnt slow down. the golfcart slid out around the corner and i flew out of it and off the side of a cliff that was at least a 200 foot drop into shallow water. right off the edge of the cliff was a little peninsula that i slammed into and was able to wedge myself between that and the cliff to keep from falling but i had to grab onto the peninsula which isolated me from the land and i was stuck. i watched as my car keys and my skateboard fell 200 feet into the water which was our only way of getting home. all i could feel was fear and knew that it was only a matter of time before i fell. out of nowhere my friend bryce comes sprinting and jumps off the cliff landing perfectly safe in the water to retrieve the keys and skateboard. it was really a spectacle because it was surely a death fall but somehow he was fine. i was still slipping but i knew i wouldnt make it like he did and my sister and her boyfriend were on the other side completely unable to help me. then i woke up

The dream was moderately coherent with a clear sequence of events, though some parts felt disjointed.

Cliffhanger on a Rainy Mountain

The dream was filled with intense fear as I was teetering on the edge of a cliff, helpless and isolated.

The intensity was very high, particularly when I flew off the cliff and was struggling to hold on.

Despite the fantastical elements, the dream had some realistic aspects like the rain and the feeling of being drunk.

The dream was quite vivid, especially the details of the winding mountain road and the sharp turn.

Dylan, your dream is a vivid and intricate tableau that reveals several layers of your subconscious mind. Starting with the presence of your sister, her boyfriend, and your friend Bryce, it's evident that your relationships and connections with others play a significant role in your inner world. The fact that you were driving a golf cart while intoxicated suggests a sense of responsibility or duty that you may feel unprepared or ill-equipped to handle, particularly in a state of vulnerability.

  The setting of driving down a winding mountain in the rain symbolizes the challenging and unpredictable nature of your current life path. The sharp turn where you realize you are going too fast and cannot slow down reflects a situation in your life where you may feel out of control or overwhelmed. This could be linked to your recurring feelings of sadness and the underlying stress or anxiety you experience.

  When the golf cart slips, and you are ejected off the cliff, the dream transitions into a scenario of isolation and imminent danger. The 200-foot drop into shallow water represents a perilous situation you perceive as inevitable, highlighting your fear of falling or failing in some aspect of your life. The shallow water suggests that even if you were to 'fall,' the safety you seek is not guaranteed, reinforcing your feelings of insecurity.

  The peninsula you cling to symbolizes a narrow escape or a fleeting sense of stability, but it also isolates you further.

Boyfriend

Cliff

Driving

Drunk

Falling

Fear

Friend

Rain

Sister

Water

Dream About Flying Off A Cliff In A Golf Cart

Relationships

Auditorium

Lingerie

Living Room

Menstrual

Past Home

Person That I Hate

Seeing Dead Relatives

Sleep Sex

World ending

Being stuck in a dream represents feeling trapped or unable to move forward in your waking life. It may indicate a lack of progress or feeling stagnant in your personal or professional life. This symbol can also suggest feeling overwhelmed or helpless in a situation.

Stuck – Dream Interpretations

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