I went into this VR world and was experiencing these different torture methods. The first one was like a slow guillotine. Instead of a swift chop it was a slow severing with a blunt blade or with a blunt wall so your head was almost crushed off of your body. The second method was leading these people in slow tortuous procession in a line off a cliff. I knew what was going to happen and wanted to run away but there were soldiers keeping me from running. When I got to the edge I looked down and saw a huge pile of bodies. I knew I had to either go by my own jumping or be pushed in by the soldiers. I ended up being pushed and I felt the crunch of my neck and spine and legs when I landed. The last torture method I was on a horse with a sack over my head. There was a rope around my neck with two ends. The first was tied to a horse that was riding in front of me going faster than me and the second was tied to a house that was going slower than me so I was slowly being suffocated and I couldn’t do anything about it.

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Horse

Suffocating

Torture

I had a dream I was trying to make myself vomit in the toilet but I kept having thick substance come up and felt like I was suffocating

Toilet

Vomiting

Dream About Vomiting Suffocating

I was masturbating in my room and heard a beeping noise. I go into the kitchen and the whole room was filled with smoke. It glitched and I was back in my room hearing the beeping go back out and the room is filled with smoke I realized there’s a fire. I open the back door that leads to the hall. I’m in a double top floor. My dog runs out I’m trying to get her to come back but she won’t come I hear her crying and she runs back inside. I grabbed the house phone calling 911 but the phone starts to melt in my hand while up to my ear I drop it run to the porch for air bc it’s suffocating. I go back in to get my dog and there’s a man in my door way saying I’m here to help. I wake up in the hospital with burns and plastic melted on my cheek.

Fire

Hospital

Injured

Smoke

Dream About Fire And Rescue 3

I had a few different dreams that kind of all tied together. I haven't been dreaming because of this pregnancy, but finally starting too as i leave 1st trimester. In my dream last night, the person that was the opposing force shifted between 3 different people, 1 is my best friend who I Am having underlying issues with in the waking world due to her addictions, and the other 2 are people who I've only met a few times but are the sweetest women. At the beginning of the dream i was on a bus going on a steep off roading adventure to the point where the bus was almost directly tipped with the back in the air as it climbed down a mountain. At some points it was almost going over the side of steep embankments. Once we got where we were going, the opposing person, who initially started off as 1 of the kind women and i were making friends. Im not sure how but i said something that this person got upset by and she eventually shifted into the other kind woman, and then into my best friend. we were infront of a computer and she posted a bunch of awful things about me in a public group but blurred out my name to garber sympathy towards herself and hatred towards me. I wanted to defend myself but remember thinking to let it go. She had other people rallying that i was a horrible mom and didnt deserve my children and called me disgusting. I have had a similar experience in the waking world with a woman named georgia and i still hold sadness around that sisterhood wound. I remember in my dream, feeling like i was suffocating and waking up hyperventilating

The dream was somewhat coherent, with a narrative of shifting relationships but also fragmented transitions between scenes.

The Shifting Opponent

The dream was emotionally intense, with feelings of betrayal and suffocation as friends turned against me.

The intensity was high, especially when faced with public humiliation and the sensation of suffocating.

The dream had a realistic element with familiar people and situations reflecting real-life issues.

The dream was quite vivid, with clear scenes of a bus adventure and confrontations in front of a computer.

Maddison, your dream is a vivid tapestry interwoven with the complexities of your waking life, particularly as you transition out of your first trimester. The presence of the opposing force shifting between three individuals reflects a blend of existing tensions and perceived threats. Your best friend, with whom you have underlying issues due to her addictions, represents a confrontation with unresolved conflicts and emotions in your waking life. The inclusion of the two sweet women, whom you have only met a few times, suggests your struggle with reconciling external perceptions of kindness with internalized fears of betrayal or misunderstanding.

  The bus journey, an off-roading adventure on a steep mountain, symbolizes the challenging and unpredictable path you currently find yourself on. Pregnancy, much like this journey, can feel daunting and precarious, with moments that seem on the edge of control. This imagery encapsulates your anxieties and the feeling of being on a precipice, not just physically but emotionally, as you navigate your changing role and identity.

  When the dream shifts to you interacting with the opposing individual, who transforms from a kind acquaintance into your best friend, it represents the fluidity of trust and the fear of vulnerability. Posting awful things about you in a public group, albeit with your name blurred, reflects a deep-seated fear of judgment and public shaming. This mirrors your real-life experience with Georgia, highlighting a persistent wound from a sisterhood betrayal that still holds emotional residue, manifesting as feelings of suffocation and hyperventilation in your dream.

Addiction

Best Friend

Computer

Pregnant

Dream About Suffocating Friendship Betrayal

I was at someone else’s house. They had a lot of animals and I couldn’t breathe. The house was dirty and I was very uncomfortable. I kept having to use the bathroom. I found it really annoying because I just wanted to get out of there.
I was in the car with my husband and kids on our way to go camping. We drove up a very steep hill at the top of a mountain. The place we were going to stay at looked like a rock with walls and a low ceiling like we had to crawl in. Plus we had to share it with other people. I immediately said “No we are not staying here” and got back in the car. We found somewhere else to stay by the beach but it looked like a school full of aquariums. When I laid down this black man came in and took my clothes off and forced himself in me from behind. I couldn’t get away from him and it felt like it took so long for him to let me go. We when finally finished I got up, I was crying and so angry and disgusted. I could feel his semen going down my legs. I started throwing things at him and yelling at him. I gathered my stuff and picked up my baby. I walked out of the room and this woman that looked like a counselor asked me what happened. I didn’t want to tell her because I was so ashamed. She said I was being rude to other guests for no reason. So I told her what happened and she said she believed me and they would hold a court hearing. I felt better telling her what had happened

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Beach

Camping

Court

Dirty toilet

Family

Rape

Rock

School

Crying

Dream About Uncomfortable Situations And Assault

A short dream from a few days ago, while i was in mexico still to visit for my fathers abrupt passing. While sleeping in a room with my sister beside me. I slowly started to drift into a dream facing the wall on the outer edge of the bed. The dream i slipped into was natural and normal i can't even remember it. But out of nowhere it felt like my dream had switched channels and the whole first dream left on a whim and a new one started. It was my sister and I , in the same bed we went to bed in just hours before. She was sitting up against some pillows and i was right next to her. We were in the same setting/room we fell asleep in. I remember looking around and trying to describe the feeling in this room. Once this dream abrubtly overtook the first one, i just immediately looked to describe what this felt like. I looked at my sister and she was holding a wooden rosary necklace i had bought for her about a week ago in real life. She had it loosely wrapped around her hands and said "It feels suffocating" and i knew it was exactly the same feeling i was trying to find about the feeling in this room. The word i had been looking for to describe the energy almost. So i told her "yes, exactly like that¡" i agreed and the dream ended. I woke up in sleep paralysis for a short minute before i was able to snap out of it. A small lingering shivering feeling as i did.

The dream was somewhat disjointed, starting with a natural and normal dream before abruptly switching to a new, more emotionally intense scenario.

Switching Channels

The dream had a suffocating and unsettling emotional tone, especially emphasized when the sister described the feeling as 'suffocating'.

The intensity of the dream was moderate, with a sudden switch in the dream's narrative creating a jarring experience.

The dream felt very realistic as it took place in the same room and setting where the dreamer fell asleep.

The dream was highly vivid, particularly the imagery of the sister holding the wooden rosary.

Alondra, let's dive into the profound layers of your recent dream. You were visiting Mexico due to your father's abrupt passing, a significant and emotionally charged life event. Your dream setting — sleeping beside your sister in the room — reflects a strong emotional bond and shared grief. The dream's shift from an unremarkable scene to one of intense emotional clarity is crucial. This abrupt change might symbolize the sudden and overwhelming nature of your recent loss.

  In the second part of your dream, you were still in the same room, highlighting the inescapable reality of your current circumstances. Your sister holding the wooden rosary necklace, which you gifted her, is symbolic. Rosaries often represent spiritual comfort and connection, yet she described it as 'suffocating.' This indicates a shared feeling of being overwhelmed or constrained by recent events. Your immediate recognition of this feeling signifies a deep, mutual understanding between you and your sister. This shared sentiment about the room's energy encapsulates your collective struggle with grief and the suffocating nature of your current emotional state.

  The dream ending with sleep paralysis and a lingering shiver could be your mind's way of processing the paralysis of grief and the chilling reality of your loss. Sleep paralysis itself can be linked to stress and anxiety, which are heightened during such life-altering events. Your dream reflects a complex interplay between emotional connection, spiritual symbolism, and the psychological impact of grief.

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Sister

Sleep paralysis

Dream Of Sister And Wooden Rosary In Mexico

In the dream I immediately felt like I couldn't breathe because of how much pressure was on my chest. Turns out that I was lying on the floor and there were people standing their full weight on top of me. Like a crowd of people and me lying on the floor. The people seemed to notice o was there, but didn't care that their full body weight was suffocating and hurting me. They almost seemed amused that I was trying to pry their feet from my chest and that I was desperately trying to break free. Eventually with the strength I had, I started to shout, and that gained the attention of a skinny old man. He grabbed my hair, and started to shave the top of it, but leaving just enough for a pony tail in the middle of my scalp so "I wouldn't run away". I was unsure on what that meant. Afterwards I was put into a chamber, which seemed to be my newfound bedroom. And several days afterwards I was taken from the room to be put on the floor so people could walk over me while I feel like I'm dying. And when I feel like I'm about to pass out from too much pressure on my chest and stomach, the old man takes me by my ponytail and throws me back into my room. I find a small cubby in my closet and it seems to lead into a small overview of a large domain underneath. With carousels and many decor, resembling the House on the Rock. Very detailed doll carousel, and the village you walk through located in the building. I carefully try to find an exit to this viewing space, when I hear a girl's voice, and seem to feel like it's not safe to be where I currently am, so I pull back into my room and shut the cubby door. I ponder if it's worth it to try and hide it escape from these people, since there will probably be gruelling punishments if I get caught. Eventually I decide against it, and I awake.

The dream was fairly coherent, with a logical progression of events from being suffocated, to being shaved, to discovering the hidden cubby.

Trapped and Suffocated

The dream had a strong emotional tone of fear and desperation, especially when I was suffocating under the weight of the crowd.

The intensity was extremely high, particularly during the scenes where I was being suffocated and later when the old man shaved my hair.

The dream felt somewhat realistic, especially the physical sensations of suffocation and the detailed environment resembling the House on the Rock.

The dream was quite vivid, with clear details of the carousels and decor in the viewing space.

Harmonie, your dream is a vivid and intense representation of the pressures you are currently experiencing in your waking life. The sensation of not being able to breathe and being crushed by a crowd of people symbolizes the overwhelming stress and anxiety you often feel. This imagery suggests that you are under immense pressure, possibly from external sources such as societal expectations, personal responsibilities, or interpersonal relationships. The fact that the people in your dream seem indifferent to your suffering could reflect feelings of neglect or not being understood by those around you.

  The appearance of the skinny old man who shaves part of your hair and leaves a ponytail 'so you wouldn't run away' adds a layer of control and manipulation. This figure might represent a person or a situation in your life that you feel is restricting your freedom and autonomy. The act of shaving your hair can be seen as a loss of identity or a sense of being stripped of your individuality. This part of the dream underscores a struggle with power dynamics and the feeling of being dominated or controlled by an external force.

  Being placed in a chamber that becomes your bedroom highlights a sense of entrapment and confinement. This could be a reflection of your current mental state, where you feel trapped in a cycle of stress and pressure without a clear way out. The recurring scenario of being put on the floor to be walked over and then thrown back into your room when you are about to pass out further emphasizes the relentless nature of the stress you are under. It suggests a repetitive cycle of suffering and temporary relief, only to be plunged back into the same distressing situation.

  The discovery of the cubby that leads to an overview of a large domain with carousels and decor resembling the House on the Rock introduces a glimmer of escape or an alternate reality. This part of the dream might signify a desire for a different, more enchanting life, or a longing for a place where you can find solace and freedom from your current struggles.

Crowd

Escape

Village

Dream About Pressure Chest Suffocation

I had a dream last night that my psychiatrist was torturing me by suffocation. My mouth was covered and I had a stuffy nose and couldn't breathe enough through my nose but she kept saying "It's okay. Calm down and just breathe through your nose." But I couldn't tell her my nose was blocked because my mouth was already covered so I was slowly suffocating and having to do some kind of physical training therapy and getting shocked by a shock collar every time I did something wrong. I was trying to get away and scream but I couldn't and woke up from that feeling extremely upset before 4am.

The dream had a somewhat coherent storyline, although it was fragmented by the intense emotions and physical sensations.

Suffocation and Shock Therapy

The dream was extremely upsetting, filled with fear and panic as I struggled to breathe and escape.

The intensity was at its peak, with the combination of suffocation, shock therapy, and the inability to communicate.

The scenario felt disturbingly real, especially the physical sensations of suffocation and shock.

The dream was quite vivid, with clear details of the psychiatrist, the suffocation, and the shock collar.

Emily, your dream presents a profoundly distressing scenario that seems to reflect significant internal struggles and anxieties. The imagery of your psychiatrist torturing you by suffocation can symbolize feelings of overwhelming pressure and a lack of control in your waking life. The act of having your mouth covered, combined with a stuffy nose, suggests a sense of being silenced or unable to express crucial concerns or emotions. This could be linked to real-life situations where you feel unheard or stifled, particularly in matters related to your mental health and well-being.

  The repeated insistence by your psychiatrist to 'breathe through your nose' despite your physical inability to do so might represent the frustration and helplessness you feel when advice or expectations from others don't align with your reality. This part of the dream highlights the internal conflict between what is expected of you and what you are genuinely capable of at the moment. The physical training therapy and the shock collar serve as harsh metaphors for the rigorous and punitive self-criticisms or external pressures you might be facing. These elements suggest that any misstep or failure is met with severe consequences, which could be reflective of a harsh inner critic or external judgment.

  Your attempt to escape and scream, only to find yourself unable to, underscores a deep sense of entrapment and desperation.

Mouth

Scream

Dream About Suffocation And Torture By Psychiatrist

I had a dream last night and it started as me and some guy sitting in the grass with a floating following bar on us and then it transitioned to my landing at the bottom of the stairs in my house, I looked up and I saw pennywise the clown and I told my mom and she told him to go away and he did.. for the moment, we somehow teleported to the top of the stairs and he was at the bottom, I told my mom again and she said to just ignore him but I couldn’t, I was tired of that malicious stare and the murderous intent, when he turned his back for a second I jumped clean to the bottom of the stairs but we were in like slow motion and I didn’t do anything to him, the dream transformed into me and some “friends” at school but no one I knew, for some reason I got angry and felt like hurting someone and I looked at the one dude and I started shaking and punching him but it was like I was underwater bc I would get the full swing or shake in, this also happened again when I was outside in a field,  I got the idea that this kid was the clown and I started attacking him and I was trying to punch him but again it felt like I was underwater, I was suffocated and my movement was sloppy and slow then I woke up.

The dream had moderate coherence, with a storyline that shifted but kept a central theme of fear and confrontation.

Encounter with Pennywise and Underwater Struggle

The dream had a strong sense of fear and anger, especially when facing Pennywise and the underwater struggle.

The intensity was high, with constant threats and a feeling of suffocation during fights.

The dream shifted between realistic settings like home and school, but had surreal elements like floating bars and slow motion.

The dream was fairly vivid, with clear images of Pennywise, slow motion jumps, and underwater-like struggles.

Makayla, your dream is quite rich with symbolism and emotions, guiding us to several key themes in your subconscious. The initial scene of you and 'some guy' sitting in the grass with a floating following bar suggests a sense of observation and possibly judgment. This could symbolize the feeling of being watched or evaluated, perhaps in your relationship or social settings. The transition to the bottom of the stairs in your house introduces a familiar environment, yet the presence of Pennywise the clown indicates underlying fears or anxieties. Clowns, especially ones as menacing as Pennywise, often symbolize deep-seated fears, possibly of the unknown or repressed emotions.

  When you told your mom about Pennywise and her initial dismissal followed by telling him to go away, it highlights a dynamic of seeking support and protection from a parental figure. However, the threat reappears, indicating that the fear or issue isn't easily resolved. This could parallel real-life situations where problems seem to persist despite attempts to address them. Teleporting to the top of the stairs and seeing Pennywise at the bottom again emphasizes a recurring challenge or fear that you can't simply ignore, despite external advice to do so. Your fatigue with his malicious stare and murderous intent speaks to a deep frustration and possibly a sense of helplessness in facing these fears.

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Field

Stairs

Dream About Pennywise Clown And Suffocating Movement

I dreamt about sitting down at a table with my girlfriend and she was kinda shoving her whole body into me because there was a very very friendly polar bear behind her and it was trying to hug her but when I noticed the polar bear it started smelling me and it came and started attacking me WITH LOVE it came and rolled over on my face like I felt like I was about to suffocate this polar bear was so cute it was acting like a dog .

The dream was somewhat coherent, as it had a clear beginning, middle, and end.

Polar Bear Attack

The dream had a generally positive emotional tone, as the polar bear was described as being very friendly and loving.

The dream was quite intense, as the polar bear was described as being very aggressive and attacking the dreamer.

The dream was somewhat realistic, as polar bears are known to be large and powerful animals. However, the fact that the polar bear was so friendly and loving is not very realistic.

The dream was very vivid, as the dreamer could clearly see and feel the polar bear.

Attack

Bear

Body

Face

Girlfriend

Hugging

Love

Smell

Acting

I Dreamt Of A Polar Bear Attacking With Love

This nightmare I had when I was about two years old. Its one of my earliest memories.

In this nightmare, im in the car with my dad and he’s driving me somewhere. He parks the car, gets out and gets me out the car. I’m starting to feel nervous because my dad is grabbing my wrist instead of my hand. We start walking to a clothing department like building similar to macy’s. As we get closer, I look in the windows and there’s nothing but unclothed mannequins. I’m starting to panic and I’m calling out for him but he ignores me. I start trying to get away from his grip but I domt get any loose. He’s dragging me into the store at this point and when the store of the doors slide open, all of the mannequins move and face me. I felt that these mannequins were evil and my dad couldn’t see it. He drags me to the middle of the store and gives my hand to one of the mannequins. The mannequin holding my wrist was tougher than my dad’s and started to squeeze my arm and it hurt. I’m now crying as my dad is walking away ignoring my cries and my calling out to him. He steps out the door and the mannequins huddled around me as I was screaming and suffocated me. Everything went black and I woke up scared and crying for my mom.

The dream is somewhat coherent, as it follows a logical sequence of events, but it also has some illogical elements, such as the mannequins coming to life.

Nightmare in Clothing Store

This dream is clearly filled with fear and panic, as the dreamer is chased by mannequins and feels abandoned by their father.

The dream is very intense, as the dreamer feels a sense of urgency and fear as they are being chased by the mannequins.

The dream feels very real, as the dreamer can vividly recall the details of the clothing store and the mannequins.

The dream is very vivid, as the dreamer can clearly recall the details of the clothing store and the mannequins.

Cyhenna,

	The nightmare you've shared is quite intense and vivid, especially for being one of your earliest memories. Nightmares at such a young age can be particularly unsettling and often leave a lasting impression. In your dream, the car journey with your father, which should denote safety, takes a turn into the unknown as he leads you towards a building filled with mannequins. The gripping of your wrist instead of your hand suggests a lack of comfort and security you'd expect from a parental figure, leading to feelings of vulnerability.

	The imagery of the mannequins can signify a fear of the inanimate or soulless; objects that should be lifeless are suddenly imbued with agency and malice. The store, typically a place of commerce and choice, becomes a trap where you are left powerless. Your father's role in the dream is particularly striking, as he is the one who brings you to the center of your fear and then abandons you to it. This could reflect deep-seated anxieties about trust and dependency on those meant to protect you.

	As the mannequins converge and suffocate you, this could symbolize an overwhelming feeling of being controlled or losing your autonomy. The dream's emotional intensity, culminating in a feeling of suffocation, indicates a powerful fear of being overwhelmed or consumed by external forces or expectations. The fact that you called for your mother upon waking suggests a yearning for comfort and rescue from a nurturing figure.

	It's important to consider the context of your life at that age, even though memories might be hazy. The influence of such a dream can carry into later years, possibly reflecting in various aspects of your life where you might feel a loss of control or a fear of abandonment. The mannequins, impersonal and unresponsive, could also represent a fear of being misunderstood or not truly seen by others, a common fear as one navigates through life's relationships.

	Given the dream occurred when you were about two years old and is one of your earliest memories, it's likely that the emotional residue has intermingled with your subsequent experiences. The intensity of the emotions you felt, reaching a level of 9, suggests that this nightmare had a significant impact on you. While it's a single dream from early childhood, if similar themes have recurred in your dreams or have manifested in your waking life, it may be helpful to reflect on these feelings and consider their influence on your current mindset and relationships.

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House

Middle

Mother

Nightmare

Year

Door

Hand

Looking

Memory

Point

Step

Walking

Moving

Panic

Screaming

Dream About Dad And Evil Mannequins

I dreamt that I was racing with somebody down a hallway and we found this coat that was really nice and I went to try it on but somehow put it on upside down and was starting to suffocate and started to panic then I was able to pull it off my face to breathe and that woke me up

The dream had a clear storyline with a logical progression of events, despite the surreal element of the upside-down coat.

The Upside-Down Coat

The dream had a mix of excitement from the race and panic when the coat got stuck on the dreamer's face.

The intense struggle to remove the suffocating coat heightened the emotional impact of the dream.

The dream took place in a familiar setting, a hallway, but the upside-down coat added an unrealistic element.

The dream was highly vivid, with clear and detailed imagery, including the texture of the coat and the feeling of suffocation.

Hi Amanda,

	Your dream seems to be expressing feelings of anxiety and suffocation, which could be related to current life circumstances or past experiences. The struggle to breathe and the panic you experienced could symbolize feelings of being overwhelmed or restricted. 

	It's interesting to note that in your previous dream, you mentioned feeling trapped and unable to graduate. This could be connected to the current dream, suggesting that you may be feeling a sense of urgency or frustration in your current situation. 

	The fact that you were racing with someone down a hallway could represent a feeling of competition or pressure to succeed, which may be contributing to your anxiety. The coat that you found could symbolize a new opportunity or path that you're considering, but the fact that you put it on upside down and started to suffocate suggests that you may be feeling hesitant or uncertain about this new direction.

	Overall, your dream seems to be revealing some underlying concerns and anxieties that may need attention. If you're feeling overwhelmed or stressed, it might be helpful to consider talking to a therapist or counselor who can help you explore these feelings and develop coping mechanisms.

Hallway

Racing

Dream About Suffocating On Upside Down Coat

Portent

Engagement Ring

Ex-partner

Family Members

Garage Door

Kleur

Past Home

Theme Park

This is a powerful symbol of a loss of freedom in yourself. This is a bad omen suggesting that you are losing your strength and the life that flows within you. This life within you is being smothered by the pressures, judgment, and criticism of yourself and others around you.

Suffocating – Dream Interpretations

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