Decoding Dreams

I logged into my mail and checked the local stories and tips that they provide and there was an article on decoding the most common dreams. There’s one in particular that I have all the time, although it varies slightly… here’s what it says:

Theme: powerlessness

The dream: “I’m walking in a dark alley, and I see a man in silhouette coming toward me — I know I’m about to be in a bad situation or robbed. As his hands reach out and get close to me, I try to scream, but nothing comes out.” — Sarah Calderon, 34, New York City

Variation: You’re trying to run from something, but you can’t move.

What it means: “You may be facing a difficult decision,” says Dr. Kramer. Express your concerns to trusted confidants so they’re not bottled up, and try writing down the pros and cons of, say, changing careers.

I thought this was very interesting because as a Gemini, I’m horrible with decisions and I do get anxiety over it. For me I’m either being chased and I scream and nothing comes out, or I’m fighting someone or trying to get away and I can’t move or I’m in slow motion. I have these dreams at least once every two weeks or so, when I remember them of course. It was interesting to see what it says about it.
This is another one I found interesting because a college roommate of mine used to dream about her teeth falling out… For me, I have the variation where someone close to me dies:

The dream: “I bite into something and my teeth start to come out. I spit them out and start crying because when I try to fit them back into my gums, they won’t stay. After I wake up, I’m usually upset for hours.” — Christina Carathanassis, 33, New York City

Variation: Someone in your dream accidentally dies.

What it means: You’re likely worried about losing something, such as a job, relationship or even a personality trait (e.g., you take pride in your confidence but let your new boyfriend walk all over you). “Something like teeth are physically connected to you, so whatever they embody is of vital importance to your identity,” Kramer explains. If you dream someone close to you or someone famous dies — say, Marilyn Monroe — think about what she represents for you, suggests Patricia Garfield, Ph.D., author of “The Universal Dream Key” (HarperOne). If you’ve always admired Monroe for her beauty, you could be anxious about losing yours with age. If your fears are warranted, talk to friends about how they handled a breakup or other loss. Having confidence you can cope will help you sleep better no matter what happens.

I thought this was all fascinating… if oyu want to read the other few dreams they have, go here.