My Dream Analysis
According to Freudian Theory
My dream began with
Katie, one of my friends, plus her children and myself inside of Food Lion
shopping. However, nothing was in its normal place. I felt lost and
frustrated while we were searching for cereal. We were walking around
with Katie pushing the basket, and her son was inside it. Then we passed
by a larger woman, who I did not recognize, but I believe she worked
there. For some unknown reason they began screaming at each other.
I was embarrassed and concerned that the fight would escalate. Other
people tried to stop the argument, but I took the basket and walked away.
She followed me and the argument ended. We found the cereal aisle and saw
the largest bag of fruit loops. We were tempted to steal them. I
checked the price; it was listed for only $1.50. I compared the tags to
the listed price, seeing that the barcode had our names printed on them.
We began loading the cart with the bags. I am not sure if we store the
cereal or not.
The dream transitioned to a vendor event, feeling like I
have been there before. I enjoyed looking at all the things, like
crystals and crafts. However, I was disappointed that I was too late for
the door opening sale. I was alone exploring, but then soon met up with
Katie and her family. Her husband was amazed looking at the hand-blown
glass smoking pipes, and I felt nervous being over there. I told Katie
where her husband was, and mentioned to her that I was afraid he was going to
break something.
During the next part of my dream, I was at a party where
I was planning to spend the night. Each bed was numbered, also there was
a lottery game happening. If the number of your bed is called, you will
win $500. My bed, number 3 won. Then, I noticed myself breaking out
with a rash on my chest and face. I thought it was an allergic reaction
to something, until my other friend noticed it happening to her too. It
was like blisters, we decided that we had smallpox. That is where my
dream ended.
Freud believed the dreams were the “royal road to the
unconscious” (Corey, pg. 80). The latent content, or the hidden symbols
are the unconscious wishes, desires, and fears within a person. These
symbols are transferred into less traumatic material, called manifested content
(pg. 80). Dream interpretation and free association allows the client to
openly say what comes to mind. When the analyst can interpret the
client’s dreams, it can bring insight to thoughts and feelings they may have
repressed. Freud had theories about dream analysis. He reported
that different ideas and concepts are represented in a single dream and can be
condensed into a single thought or image. Displacement refers to
disguising the meanings of latent content by confusing the important aspects
and the insignificant parts of the dream (Cherry, 2022).
Dissecting my dream brought great insight to my
life. Using the Auntyflo website, I was able to research many thoughts
and symbols within the manifested content of my dream. Shopping with my
best friend has many symbolic meanings. Being with a friend could mean
you need to better relate to people around you, it could indicate I needed some
alone time, also I should follow my intuition. Shopping in a grocery
store is a common dream because it is a necessity in life. This can symbolize
a warning to pay more attention to personal wellbeing and possibly needing to
change my lifestyle. Cereal is considered grains, which according to
AuntyFlo, there is a lot to unpack on this subject. Bags with grains
signify wealth. I feel that I have enough, needing to remain
humble. Having many bags possibly says that I need to share my wealth and
help others around me, especially in the community. For my thoughts
regarding stealing the cereal, this can signify a sense of helplessness or that
I worry how to live day by day. To witness my friend arguing with a
stranger could be a form of transference, to experience feelings that are
unconsciously available (Corey, pg. 82). This tells me that I am under
pressure from other people. Or possibly something external is influencing
my life and I need to move away from stress. Being at the vendor event is
something I enjoy. According to Auntyflo, shopping in a mall can signify
new things are coming, however, I need to focus on things I currently have.
For her husband to be looking at paraphernalia and myself to leave, brings
insight to my sobriety. In past dreams, I may have been more interested,
or the dream moves into myself partaking in drug or alcohol use.
When my dream transitioned to the party, this was a
bizarre twist. According to Cherry (2022), this type of change in events
is called a secondary revision that reorganizes my dream to make more
sense. I was not aware of the lottery until I was told that I won.
Researching the lottery on the Auntyflo site, they say that having the lottery
involved in a dream means you have a desire to get rid of bad luck. Also,
by winning, I am making effective steps towards my goals. It is said that
winning with lower numbers (1-10) indicates a fresh start and I am acting
rationally. A spiritual meaning of the lottery in your dreams means that
you need to ask yourself what parts of your life need improvement. Also,
the lottery can be a warning about a risky endeavor that may have bad results
or that my wishes are unrealistic. For my dream to end with myself and a
friend catching smallpox, could mean I am experiencing an unexpected
event. A disease symbolizes fear, anxiety, and crisis in
confidence. Specifically, to have a visual contagious disease means that
everything seems like a blur right now.
I understand why Freud used dream analysis as a technique
to get inside of his client’s consciousness. One dream alone showed me
multiple signs and symbols that I can currently relate to. I can
understand the interpretations about my friendship, concerns about wealth and
health, feeling pressure from other people to provide and perform, and myself
feeling helpless. I am trying to overcome my difficulties, although
everything seems like a blur. It also leads my mind to be open and wonder
what kind of unexpected event that I could expect. Even mentally
preparing myself. Dreams are how we cope with problems the mind is
struggling with subconsciously and by analyzing these dreams, it can help us
understand our behaviors and feelings.
Cherry, K. (2022, February 9). Dream
interpretation: What do dreams mean? Verywell Mind.
https://www.verywellmind.com/dream-interpretation-what-do-dreams-mean-2795930
Corey, G. (2012). Student Manual for
Corey’s Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy. Cengage
Learning.
Dream Dictonary. (2021). Auntyflo. https://www.auntyflo.com/
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