Hello PhatKat: I see this is your first post here on PC. So... welcome to PsychCentral.

I'm sorry I cannot be of help with regard to your dreams. However here are links to 8 articles, from PsychCentral's archives, on the subject of dream interpretation & nightmares that may be of some help:

Interpret Your Own Dreams - Some Guidelines | Healing Together for Couples

How to Analyze Your Dreams (And Why It's Important)

9 Common Questions About Dreams Answered

Uncovering Your Dreams: 12 Universal Themes

More Than a Dream: The Science Behind Nightmares | Change Your Mind, Change Your Life

The meaning of your nightmares | Unleash Your Creativity

https://psychcentral.com/blog/how-to...dium=popular17

https://blogs.psychcentral.com/life-...dium=popular17

I hope you find PC to be of benefit.