The Most Common Dreams and What They Really Mean
by Mathelene
Updated Mar 23, 2024
The Most Common Dreams and What They Really Mean
Dreams are like movies that play in your mind while you are asleep. They can be exciting travel, such as flying into the heavens or finding a fantasy world. Sometimes dreams are silly but sometimes they are very scary. Dreams are sometimes mixed up with our imagination and things we notice during the day. Dreams occur due to brain activity while we sleep. Check the possible meaning of the common dreams here:
Dreams of Falling
Dreams about falls from high places are common. Having dreams about falling can be scary, they can also be a chance for reflection and personal growth. Dream experts suggest that if you dream about falling, it could mean that something in your life is not going as planned.
According to Russell Grant, the author of "The Illustrated Dream Dictionary," having dreams about falling might be a sign of fear in the outside world, such as stress over failing in relationships or at education. He believes it may also indicate that you need to take more time for yourself.
Dreams of Dying
Death related dreams can be rather terrifying for anyone. These dreams can take multiple forms, such as being sick or being hunted by a scary thing. Lauri Loewenberg, who wrote "Dream on It: Unlock Your Dreams, Change Your Life," mentioned that dreams about dying can be related to the fear about a change. According to her, "Like death, change can be scary because also like death we do not know what is 'on the other side' of the change, which is why the dreaming mind equates change with death."
Dreams of Pregnancy
There are multiple meanings for dreams regarding pregnancy. These dreams might represent a woman's fears about not being a good mother. Having pregnancy related dreams suggests a person is growing personally or gets closer to their partner. These dreams might mean that difficult times are coming.
Dreams of Flying
Dreams of flying can inspire emotions of empowerment, excitement, and equality. Many people have flying-related dreams. Dreams of flying can be very scary, especially for people who are scared of heights. Dreams of flying could represent a longing for eternal life, spiritual growth, or personal development.
According to Tony Crisp, "Flying alone occurs most frequently showing the independent aspect of flying. But because it often involves positive feelings of pleasure, flying may depict our sexuality…especially aspects of it expressing freedom from social norms and restraints."
Chasing Dreams
Dreaming about being chased is common, especially for women. According to Lauri Loewenberg “Running from something or someone in a dream happens when we don’t handle something right away,” she says. “People who tend to avoid confrontation at all costs have this dream a lot.”
Losing Teeth Dreams
Dreams about teeth falling out could mean different things. It might suggest that you're worried about your looks or beauty. Additionally, it may mean that you're scared about contacting people or making a mistake.
