Strange dreams - Page 3

morethanpretty · 10-26-2006, 07:40 PM

I often have dreams of me forgetting to do something important and the reprecussions are pretty awful. Some dreams are me failing an important paper/test/class. In the mornings I have dreams that I'm getting ready to leave...then I wake up 20mins late thinkin I'm ready to walk out the door. A dream I haven't had in awhile but have often is that I somehow win/inheret lots of money and I get to go to the mall and buy lots of clothes and stuff for myself/family. I wake up and look around for my stuff...and then feel awful that I don't have any of it.
I have had a couple of good dreams of me waking up next to my b/f. One particular was when we were a bit older and married, our child came into the room to wake me up. I told her to go into the living room and watch some cartoons while I woke daddy up. It was a good wake-up.

Then I had a dream that we were 60ish, all the kids were gone, we had wake up sex, and I said that we hadn't done that in awhile, so then we decided to go on vacay and get a really nice hotel, like another honeymoon.
Most of my dreams are stressful tho

Flint · 10-27-2006, 04:09 PM

I dream about internet debates.

wolf · 10-28-2006, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

OMG. I JUST read a story, not five minutes ago, about that commercial. OMG. I wonder what that means?

It means that there is a new documentary about Barry Goldwater running on HBO this month, and it's getting a lot of airplay.

wolf · 10-28-2006, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by KinkyVixen

Does anyone know what it means if your dreams are constantly about being chased and or running from something? I've been having a lot of those dreams lately. The ones where you're running, scared, lost, and you wake up gasping for air, trying to catch your breath, or you wake up at the point in the dream where someone's hands are around your neck. Is that anxiety related? Anyone got any ideas?

Yeah, that's an anxiety dream. Anything difficult going on at home or work?

wolf · 10-28-2006, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Flint

I have alot of dreams where I'm stepping on the brake pedal in my car and nothing happens... it just keeps pushing down, like a sponge.

You've watched Airplane! too many times recently.

"It's sluggish, like a wet sponge."

KinkyVixen · 10-28-2006, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by wolf

Yeah, that's an anxiety dream. Anything difficult going on at home or work?

Just the usual BS Wolf. I started going to counseling and am in the process of not smoking (pot) multiple times a day like I use to. I use to get or feel "nervous" all the time...like butterflies in my stomach ya know? But that's been getting better during the day so maybe it's just coming out at night now? Would make sense to me I guess, if that's what's going on. My counselor talked about anxiety medication. I'm not good with medication nor do I wanna be dependant on that to not feel anxious...so what are my other choices?

wolf · 10-29-2006, 11:31 AM

Talk to a doctor about medications for anxiety that don't have addictive potential. Some of the newer antidepressant medications might be useful. I cannot recommend specific medications as I'm not a doctor and don't play one on TV, but perhaps folks who have had personal experience can offer their stories?

Trilby · 10-29-2006, 11:37 AM

Re:--non-addictive mild anti-depressant with a bit of a sedative effect: Trazodone. When I started getting the real heebie jeebies, my doc (a psych) put me on Vistaril (also non-addictive)

Stormieweather · 10-29-2006, 12:50 PM

I had one of those running...running...hiding...they're after me...dreams a couple nights ago. Yes, there are some stressors in my life that could cause that (potential to lose my contract employment position, etc.).

I become physically ill when I'm overstressed. Internal bleeding, rashes, vomiting, all kinds of fun stuff, so I saw a therapist to learn stress management techniques. One thing he taught me was self-hypnosis and it has helped enormously. Meditation and yoga are also very helpful in dealing with stress. I refuse to take medications to control my moods/emotions, so have had to learn how to manage them through other means.

Dreams, in my opinion, are the sub-conscious mind expressing your fears, hopes and desires in a visible manner.

Stormie

KinkyVixen · 10-30-2006, 01:00 AM

All food for thought, thank you! I go back this week so maybe I'll find out something then. Until then, I'll just continue to dream. When you actually realize your dreaming, while you're dreaming, it's not so bad.

Tonchi · 10-30-2006, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by KinkyVixen

I'm not good with medication nor do I wanna be dependant on that to not feel anxious...so what are my other choices?

Valerian drops. You can get them at your local herbal/organic outlet.

Tonchi · 10-30-2006, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Stormieweather

Dreams, in my opinion, are the sub-conscious mind expressing your fears, hopes and desires in a visible manner.

While that's certainly true, dreams can also be caused by foods or medications ingested before bed. For instance, I always know when I have too much Meclizine in my system when I start dreaming about my ex-husband. That's the only time he ever shows up

10-30-2006, 02:10 AM

Ever read the strangest dream of all ?

Undertoad , you are the boss , and you are responsible for the people who come to your site . Give them Martin Luther's speech . PLEASE .

10-30-2006, 02:12 AM

And stop toadying to attitudes you know are wrong .

Sundae · 10-30-2006, 01:26 PM

Back on the topic of strange dreams, thought I'd share this one with you:
I am a big fan of a group of British writers/ comedians/ actors called The League of Gentlemen.

Last night I dreamed I bumped into one of them - Mark Gatiss - in a pub. I was hinting madly and angling for an invite back to his place, and eventually got one. It turned out he lived above the pub.

The stairs were REALLY steep, and I had to pull myself up them by using the bannisters. We had a laugh about how it was better for him because he didn't have to worry about being stalked by fans. Then I met his boyfriend (he does have one in real life, but I have no idea what he looks like). He was really old and grey, and dressed like a real old queen.

The flat looked exactly as I would expect a rented flat above a North London pub to look - quite shabby, run down and uncared for. But Mark kept saying how Ian had worked on it for months and it was so stylish - and in the dream I agreed.

Then I was introduced to his dog & cat - they were both long-haired and badly kempt. The dog smelled bad and the cat dribbled on me when I stroked it.

I was asked if I wanted to stay to tea, and although I agreed enthusiastically, when I woke up I felt quite pleased not to be facing their hospitality.

This is a vague running theme with me. I meet people I really admire in my dreams and either they are really rude to me, or drunk, or stupid or (in this case) just a bit manky.

I'm sure there's a message in there about self-esteem. Sigh.

10-26-2006, 07:40 PM	#31
morethanpretty Thats "Miss Zipper Neck" to you. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: little town (but not the littlest) in texas Posts: 2,957	I often have dreams of me forgetting to do something important and the reprecussions are pretty awful. Some dreams are me failing an important paper/test/class. In the mornings I have dreams that I'm getting ready to leave...then I wake up 20mins late thinkin I'm ready to walk out the door. A dream I haven't had in awhile but have often is that I somehow win/inheret lots of money and I get to go to the mall and buy lots of clothes and stuff for myself/family. I wake up and look around for my stuff...and then feel awful that I don't have any of it. I have had a couple of good dreams of me waking up next to my b/f. One particular was when we were a bit older and married, our child came into the room to wake me up. I told her to go into the living room and watch some cartoons while I woke daddy up. It was a good wake-up. Then I had a dream that we were 60ish, all the kids were gone, we had wake up sex, and I said that we hadn't done that in awhile, so then we decided to go on vacay and get a really nice hotel, like another honeymoon. Most of my dreams are stressful tho __________________ Addicts may suck dick for coke, but love came up with the idea to put a dick in there to begin with. -Jack O'Brien

10-27-2006, 04:09 PM	#32
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	I dream about internet debates. Attached Images __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

10-29-2006, 11:31 AM	#37
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Talk to a doctor about medications for anxiety that don't have addictive potential. Some of the newer antidepressant medications might be useful. I cannot recommend specific medications as I'm not a doctor and don't play one on TV, but perhaps folks who have had personal experience can offer their stories? __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

10-29-2006, 12:50 PM	#39
Stormieweather Wearing her bitch boots Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Floriduh Posts: 1,181	I had one of those running...running...hiding...they're after me...dreams a couple nights ago. Yes, there are some stressors in my life that could cause that (potential to lose my contract employment position, etc.). I become physically ill when I'm overstressed. Internal bleeding, rashes, vomiting, all kinds of fun stuff, so I saw a therapist to learn stress management techniques. One thing he taught me was self-hypnosis and it has helped enormously. Meditation and yoga are also very helpful in dealing with stress. I refuse to take medications to control my moods/emotions, so have had to learn how to manage them through other means. Dreams, in my opinion, are the sub-conscious mind expressing your fears, hopes and desires in a visible manner. Stormie __________________ "First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win." - Mahatma Gandhi

10-30-2006, 01:00 AM	#40
KinkyVixen Marching In! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 580	All food for thought, thank you! I go back this week so maybe I'll find out something then. Until then, I'll just continue to dream. When you actually realize your dreaming, while you're dreaming, it's not so bad. __________________ "Smile before bed.You'll sleep better."

10-29-2006, 11:37 AM	#38
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Re:--non-addictive mild anti-depressant with a bit of a sedative effect: Trazodone. When I started getting the real heebie jeebies, my doc (a psych) put me on Vistaril (also non-addictive)

10-30-2006, 02:10 AM	#43
Buddug Guest Posts: n/a	Ever read the strangest dream of all ? Undertoad , you are the boss , and you are responsible for the people who come to your site . Give them Martin Luther's speech . PLEASE .

10-30-2006, 02:12 AM	#44
Buddug Guest Posts: n/a	And stop toadying to attitudes you know are wrong .

10-30-2006, 01:26 PM	#45
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Back on the topic of strange dreams, thought I'd share this one with you: I am a big fan of a group of British writers/ comedians/ actors called The League of Gentlemen. Last night I dreamed I bumped into one of them - Mark Gatiss - in a pub. I was hinting madly and angling for an invite back to his place, and eventually got one. It turned out he lived above the pub. The stairs were REALLY steep, and I had to pull myself up them by using the bannisters. We had a laugh about how it was better for him because he didn't have to worry about being stalked by fans. Then I met his boyfriend (he does have one in real life, but I have no idea what he looks like). He was really old and grey, and dressed like a real old queen. The flat looked exactly as I would expect a rented flat above a North London pub to look - quite shabby, run down and uncared for. But Mark kept saying how Ian had worked on it for months and it was so stylish - and in the dream I agreed. Then I was introduced to his dog & cat - they were both long-haired and badly kempt. The dog smelled bad and the cat dribbled on me when I stroked it. I was asked if I wanted to stay to tea, and although I agreed enthusiastically, when I woke up I felt quite pleased not to be facing their hospitality. This is a vague running theme with me. I meet people I really admire in my dreams and either they are really rude to me, or drunk, or stupid or (in this case) just a bit manky. I'm sure there's a message in there about self-esteem. Sigh. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

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