[mackbain]

People say that when you die in a dream you die in real life, but obviously that isn't true. I die in almost all of my dreams. What does that mean?

[optimize990h]

Originally Posted by mackbain

People say that when you die in a dream you die in real life, but obviously that isn't true. I die in almost all of my dreams. What does that mean?

Death themes do not mean death. It may relate to a change or ending of
some phase or direction in your life. It can lead to self assessment and personal growth. There may be some anxiety related to the death theme due the unknown or the future. The psychologists always explain the mind works out or tries to work out solutions to problems in your life subconsciously. So, they say a dream is that part where your theme moves from the subconscious mind to the conscious mind. I am only providing info that I have read from an article. So take what you like and leave the rest behind. Take care.(p.s. there used to be a member who could give an idea about your dreams, but I have not seen her/his avatar name for awhile-I think it started with a"m" and looked to be Slavic name).

i ve had some dreams where i died..i read that death can stand for rebirth or change in attitude..as optimize said, it can mean that a phase of your life is ending..making space for a new phase.

[Eyes of Blue]

I know that many people want to view dying in dreams as representing a transformation of some kind but in the real world – on planet Earth - when anyone dies they are gone from the world. If you are often dying in your dreams, it can suggest that too many psychological aspects of yourself which represent the ideas and beliefs you have are being terminated. This can happen if you do not put enough thought upon your ideas and beliefs to keep them alive in the mind.

Dying in dreams can also indicate a lack of consciousness. Consciousness is like a gift of money. If you do not use it and thus increase it, you end up loosing it. Note how going to sleep requires lowering your conscious awareness and that sleep is like a mini death. When you repeatedly die in your dreams it is an indication that your Inner or True Self is having difficulty maintaining the consciousness level needed to keep you alive/living. While dying in your dreams is not obviously hurting you in any way, it is not a good indication in terms of your psychological well being and your “life” quota. [If you are in the habit of doing nothing but reading light reading material and listening to music or playing sports, you may need to do something more active with your mind.]

Another possibility to explain all the dying dreams could be your use of the English language. Dreams often reflect our expressions. Are you in the habit of frequently saying things such as, “I’m dead!”, “I’m dying here!” to express your sense of being in trouble or emotional discomfort. People need to watch their words because they can play havoc with your dreams.