What do my reaccurring emergency packing dreams mean?
I've been having variations of the same dream for several years. I'm usually in a sudden emergency situation (nat. disaster, impending danger including war..strange events like most recently people including those I love were turning evil by coming in contact with someone who had already become evil). I'm always packing to get away from whatever the issue of the dream is & it is always very important that I bring both things that are important to me (photos in frames & albums, & often sentimental figurines & jewellery) as well as a sufficent amound of clothing, toiletries, baby supplies for my son, bottles of water to last a long time...several times I have even gone to the store & bought emense quantites of water, food, things like tylonol and first aid supplies. Sometimes I am even packing up the car with everything..blankets, pillows, toys for the baby..its always like we're leaving & never coming back. I'm often trying to contact my hubby & the dreams are very frantic. Thanks!
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Nothing to worry over, I've had it many times. If anything I enjoy these dreams they give me a rush, I always dream of a tornado though... Like I don't have much time so I rent a uhaul and load all my crap on the truck like everything bed, desk, computer, sofa all of it.... and take it with me and hook my car to the back and then drive off and feel all safe... I would have all my pets with me aswell food drinks ETC.. Don't worry it's a good thing you think prepared
Dreams are a continuation of your waking thoughts. While asleep your subconscious is patching together images that evoke the same emotions you feel while awake. In your waking life you are in a situation where you feel that something is about to happen and that you will be directly affected. You are in a panic mode trying to find a way out or preparing yourself for any eventuality should you fail to escape. This translates into your dream by your emergency packing. This dream will recur every time you are in an emergent, anticipatory situation.
I agree with Zach -- your brain is just rehearsing what you would do and which things you'd have to take with you in a crisis situation. If the dream disturbs you, perhaps you need to take a look at the real-life situation you're in with your baby. Everyone needs to feel safe.
If the dream doesn't leave you with anxiety, chances are it's just defusing an overactive imagination. Many Moms feel they need to be prepared for all situations. That's why diaper bags are so big!!
actually your dream means something important packing means big changes frantic is saying things wont go as you hoped and the store says your emotionally strained. the fact youve had this dream alot is saying that you need to pay attention to what i said and about things symbolizing other things (store frantic packing) to put it simple you dream is saying your stressed i suggest mediation or get your hubby to give you a massage once your distressed if the dream happens again your not relaxed enough