The other week, I did a video talking about common nightmares, what they mean and why
you shouldn't ignore them.
Well, a lot of you didnt ignore them.
You guys shared some of your worst nightmares and you wanted more answers from me.
Im not dream expert - but I went away and found some more answers to your questions
- lets find out what your nightmares really mean - my name is Danny Burke and this is
the Top 10 Scary Dream Meanings You Should NOT Ignore Part 2
Starting off at number 10 we have Bleeding[a].
Have you ever had a dream about bleeding?
It could be any kind of bleeding, a little or a lot - maybe you cant seem to stop yourself
bleeding in your dream.
Well, people have some theories on why youre dreaming this.
Blood is our vital life force - without it - wed die - the importance of blood means
that it symbolises our very sense of self.
If were bleeding in our dreams - we feel like were losing a huge part of ourselves.
There are more specific theories though.
A gussh of blood may suggest youre experiencing self sacrifice.
Dreaming about stepping on blood is said to mean you feel that stepping on someone else
will help you to succeed.
Theres even a bizzare theory that drinking blood in a dream is a sign that you will soon
get rich.
I dunno about that one - what do you guys think?
Next up at number 9 we have Drowning.
This is a pretty horrible nightmare to have.
Theres a number of variations of this dream.
You could find yourself drowning in an ocean, in a lake - maybe even a puddle.
The drowning could be by accident or someone could be drowning you.
Many people will tell you that this kind of dream happens when you are under a lot of
pressure - either physical, mental or emotional.
It could also be a symbol of your problems drowning you - perhaps schoolwork or debt
is piling up so much that you don't feel like you can breath.
However, another popular explanation is that the drowning is self inflicted because you
want to drown something out.
You want to remove yourself from a part of your life and let go - let the world wash
over you and consume you.
Wow, that one got pretty deep.
Moving on to number 8 we have a Dying Relative[b].
Its never a nice one - you wake up in a cold sweat because you just had a dream that a
loved one died.
Most people take this to be a bad omen - they might warn their relative to be careful because
of the dream - but that might not be whats really going on in your head.
The reason could be guilt or regret for not spending enough time with a loved one.
This is especially true if the relative is already dead.
Of course, some people reject all of this and take a more spiritual meaning from it
- they believe that the relative is trying to contact them from beyond the grave.
What are your thoughts on this one?
Next up at number 7 we have The Dark Figure[c].
This is quite a vague one - but it means its quite relatable.
Have you ever had a dream about a dark figure that always seems to be on the edge of your
dream - watching you.
You can never quite see the figure - theyre face may be hidden - as if theyre clouded
in shadow - when you try and approach them, they might disappear or get lost in a crowd.
It can be a pretty disturbing dream to have.
The good news is, it could mean that there is someone in your life that you want to connect
with but you cant quite find out how.
Some say that confronting the dark figure may be important - a sign that you should
confront your fears and your -shadow- side and change your mindset, attitude and approach
to life.
Next up at number 6 we have The Storm[d].
Unless youre a dog, storms arent normally that scary in real life.
Saying that though, Im from England and I live in Canada - Ive not really experienced
really bad storms.
In our dreams though, storms can be as big and as scary as your imagination can make
them.
Some take storm dreams very literally and think it might mean youre having a stormy
relationship with someone.
Others say that a violent thunderstorm could indicate physical violence in your real life.
However, its not all doom and gloom - surviving a storm in your dream could mean your brain
is weathering a storm in real life.
In real life, thunderstorms also clear the air and theres a noticable calm when they
pass - the same could apply to you if you dream of a storm.
It could be a sign that even though things are tough and scary now, peace and calm is
just around the corner …
Moving on to number 5 we have Snakes[e].
A lot of people are scared of snakes - Im not one of them - but I get it - theyre slithery,
kinda shifty and some of them want to kill us - not all of them - but some of them.
You might have a whole other issue though if those snakes are slithering into your dreams.
Sigmund Freud said that a snake is a phallic symbol - of course.
Carl Jung considered it to be a sign of transformation - the snake shedding its skin is like you
shedding off an old way of life and emerging into a new one.
If the snake bites you, it could mean you are dealing with a hurtful remark from someone
or even physical abuse - and you don't know how to process it.
If you find yourself running from the snake, it could be be a sign that you are unwilling
to acknowledge a problem that you feel creeping up on you.
Or, of course, it might just mean youre afraid of snakes …
Moving on to number 4 we have Apocalypse[f].
As dreams go, this is one of the big ones.
Youre not just dreaming about yourself being hurt, or your family or friends - this is
a dream about the end of everything - the whole world.
Whats going on with that then?
Does it mean you feel like you have to save the world?
Well, maybe - good for you if thats true - but for other people it probably means you feel
like a significant emotional and dramatic change is about to take place.
Its not the actual word coming to an end - but it may be your own world coming to an end.
If its a zombie apocalypse, you may feel like everyone around you has lost their humanity.
A fiery apocalypse could be the destruction of your world as you know it.
A tsunami apocalypse might signify a deep sorrow as your world is lost beneath a wave.
Still, like Ive said before, that doesnt mean its all bad - if you can survive the apocalypse,
you can survive anything …
Next up at number 3 we have Being Shot[g].
Another nasty kind of nightmare.
People who get shot in dreams sometimes report that it felt so real - maybe not the physical
pain - but the despair and the panic - that feels very real.
Some say that being shot in a dream is connected to how we feel in life.
In ancient times, people used to say being shot with an arrow was a sign of problems
in your love life.
Could it be related to being shot through the heart?
A piercing bullet is like the feeling of having your heartbroken by someone?
Does that sound relatable to any of you guys?
Another explanation is that it means you are trying to get rid of a part of your personality.
There is something in your life you want to remove - you feel like it makes you weak - and
that shot is a sign of your vulnerability.
It also depends where you get shot - a head shot could be trouble of the mind - a heart
could be your love life - your leg could be a feeling of being trapped and not being able
to escape your current situation …
Moving on to number 2 we have Being Cheated On[h].
Those of you who have ever been in a relationship will know that this dream can be as scary
as any of the other ons weve talked about so far.
On the surface - it seems obvious - youre worried about your partner cheating on you
- but that might not be everything thats going on.
Some people may dream this if they feel like they are not getting enough attention from
their partner.
It could be because theyre scared of being abandoned - perhaps they have some underlying
issues from childhood regarding that.
It could be something as simple as low self esteem - perhaps your partner loves you and
would never do that to you - but you don't love yourself.
Wow.
I got deep there.
I need to take a minute.
Alright, lets move on.
And finally at number 1 we have the Silent Scream[i].
Im sure a lot of you guys can relate to this one.
Youre in the middle of a dream - you try and let out a scream - and you cant - it doesnt
matter how hard you try - nothing comes out.
When we sleep, our body paralysis us as a way to protect us from acting out our dreams.
If youre caught between being awake and a deep sleep, you may find yourself trying to
scream but your vocal chords wont do anything - it can be scary.
It becomes an internal scream and it may mean something is being held back withing your
brain, as if there is an internal conflict that you cant bring to the surface.
As with many of the other dreams and nightmares weve talked about, not being able to scream
could signify a feeling of helplessness, of being trapped, or being too scared to speak
out.
Well, my school psychology teacher would be proud.
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Did you enjoy that?
If you guys want more dreams and nightmares videos, I can think of a lot more stuff we
can cover!
Give me your suggestions.
Also, tell me whats the scariest dream or nightmare youve ever had?
Maybe that will give me some inspiration.
Until next time then, thanks as always for watching guys, my name is Danny Burke and
Ill see you all in the next video!