Okay, so, last night I had this crazy dream where I was constantly trying to escape from something. I wasn’t sure what I was running from, but the feeling of needing to get away was super intense. It got me thinking about what that could possibly mean, so I decided to dig into it a little bit.
My Deep Dive into “Escaping” Dreams
First, I jotted down everything I could remember about the dream. Like, where was I? Who was there? What did the “thing” I was escaping look like? I couldn’t pinpoint a specific monster or person, but the environment was this weird, shifting maze. It was really frustrating because every time I thought I found a way out, the path would change.
Then, I spent some time just free-writing. I opened up a Google Doc, set a timer, and just typed whatever came to mind about “escaping” and “dreams.” It didn’t have to make sense, I just wanted to get my thoughts out. It was kind of a mess, honestly. Lots of “I don’t knows” and random feelings.
After that, I decided to do a little experiment.
- I started tracking and log my dream journal every day.
- I focused on the feeling of being “trapped” or wanting to “break free” from something.
- I tried to see if that feeling showed up in my dreams again.
I kept this journal for a week. I didn’t have the exact same escaping dream every night, but there were definitely some recurring themes. A few times I dreamt I was stuck in a crowded place, and another time I dreamt I was trying to finish a task but kept getting interrupted.
I also noticed and wrote down some other recurring symbols from my dreams: locked doors, winding roads, and feeling like I was moving in slow motion. I guess that could be related to feeling stuck or frustrated in real life? Maybe?
In the end, I didn’t find a single, definitive answer to what my “escaping” dream meant. I still don’t know. But I realized that the process of exploring it was actually pretty helpful. It helped me think about some things I might be feeling stressed about. It was like a weird, subconscious way of getting in touch with my feelings. I think I’ll keep up with the dream journal, even if it’s just to see what other crazy stuff my brain comes up with!
