In matters of interpreting dreams, people often go to extremes: some believe that dreams do not mean anything at all, and you do not need to pay attention to them, while others constantly check with dream books. Psychologists reject both of these options and offer their own ways of interpreting dreams.
Fundamentals of dream interpretation
The most important rule that must be taken into account when analyzing night dreams and looking for a clue to unraveling them is that interpretation is possible only if the person who dreamed is involved in it. The fact is that different people have different associations and ideas about objects and phenomena. It's one thing if a spider is dreamed of by an insect specialist or an exotic seller at a pet store, and quite another if the same happens to an arachnophobe.
Some people, thanks to psychoanalysis, can even create their own personal dream books, because they already know how to interpret certain objects and phenomena in their own dreams. This is a very effective method of solving the problem.
It is very important to consider the emotions that a person experiences in a dream. In the dream book, a dog can be interpreted as a friend, however, if you saw a huge dog and were scared of it, or even survived an animal attack in a nightmare, it is unlikely that we are really talking about a loved one. Rather, your subconscious mind signals repressed fears, negative emotions that poison your life. This is especially important to consider if the dream is repeated over and over again. Positive emotions are also important, as they can reflect your desires, even if carefully hidden.
Meanings of dreams
The interpretation of dreams in a psychological aspect should have a therapeutic effect and help the person, not harm him. The most "obvious" interpretations of nightmares are especially undesirable. If a person saw his death in a dream, this does not mean that he is seriously ill and will soon die. If a girl dreamed that she came to work naked, this does not mean that she is a lecher, prone to public indecency. It is better not to interpret dreams at all than to do it this way.
In a dream, consciousness turns reality inside out and often uses the most unexpected images to convey a certain thought to a person. Do not forget about this when dealing with illogical, incomprehensible dreams.
Having collected all the emotions and associations that the dream itself and objects, people, animals, phenomena in it evoke, you can begin to interpret. As a rule, psychologists implement it on two levels - the subjective and the object.
In the first case, the vivid moments of sleep are interpreted as part of the person himself. For example, if you dream of an acquaintance whom you have not seen for a long time, perhaps some traits of his character or habits have manifested in you, or the memories associated with this person have become significant for you.
In the second case, the same dream can be considered as a sign that you and your acquaintance have unfinished business, and the subconscious mind tells you that it is worth doing them. It can also mean a signal that it's time to sort out the relationship with the person.
