What do tidal wave dreams mean?
Jun 24, 2009
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I have many reoccuring tidal wave dreams, being caught in tidal waves, witnessing, swimming in them.
I've heard it means something about dealing with a "wave of emotions" but I was wondering if there were any different interpretations. I've been having these dreams for years, each time a little different, but they all of tidal waves.
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4 comments
curiositas49 on June 24, 2009 at 9:28 am
The first -and most obvious- thing to get out of the way is whether you live near a beach … as simple as that may seem, it can also be the trigger (water) that has prompted the recurring dreams.
At the same time, your unconscious (dream-state) may be alerting you to a trend or pattern (that's why the dreams are "recurring") that puts you in a position (periodically) of feeling overwhelmed, a feeling that "things" have built up to the point that now you feel as if you are being "swept away" by the enormity of it all. These issue need not be severe or life-threatening … they can be simple, regular matters … the point is that, when left unattended, the issues build, build, and continue to build until suddenly, one day, you truly feel as if a tidal wave is crushing you.
If that is the case, then your dream-state is telling you that your day-to-day dealing/coping mechanisms are not effective and you tend to "put things off" … tend to "resist confronting reality" … tend to "watch instead of do" (as inferred by you saying, "being caught in tidal waves, witnessing). None of this is a criticism or a means of poking fun at you, it's simply my way of assessing your post and trying to provide a reasonable -and helpful- response.
And there's another possibility to consider … tidal waves are typically triggered by earthquakes of tumultuous disruptions beneath the ocean … as such, your dreams can be using the tidal wave imagery as being representative of "things being awry in your life." That is, on the surface you appear as if everything is okay and under control, but a deeper reflection would reveal significant troubles, problems, dilemmas, and the like that -as much as you'd like to work it out- for some reason you choose not to ….
I hope this was helpful. Pause and reflect … I believe you'll be able to link your dreams to your real-life and then be better positioned to relate to your dreams menaings -good luck!
xila31 on June 24, 2009 at 9:28 am
There could be several meanings for this dream.
First off the most basic would be to say that you are feeling overwhelmed by something. Feelings of helplessness or hopelessness, being washed away by something far beyond your control.
Next I would say a big change in your life. It is something big enough that it could actually be "washing away" something that had been before.
Finally, they always say that when women are pregnant they dream about water. I know I had many dreams about water during both of my pregnancies, (even in the first one when I didn't know this.) I do not know your age or history, but if there is a chance then you should test yourself. Also, a baby can be all of the things I stated above.
Take some time and think about what is going on your life. Perhaps you have too much stress, or need to take some time to put things in order so that you do not feel out of control.
northstar on June 24, 2009 at 9:28 am
It could be a memory of a past life in which you were killed in a tidal wave. This could come whenever you are triggered. What triggers you could parrell what happened just before you lost your previous life and so this dream serves as a warning. It is basically about not being in control and being swept into a dangerous situation when you might least expect it. It is a warning about keeping your wits about you and being diligent in noticing things and taking less chances.
b_j_sanchez on June 24, 2009 at 9:28 am
It could symbolize being totally overwhelmed in your life.. it could symbolize not being listened to.. being overruled by other people.. maybe your parents or a very domineering bf/gf .. or just other people in general.. maybe you are a very socially awkward or just shy person and you feel that other people just "overwhelm you" and you can't ever get your say or be yourself..
Or if they are super vivid and always exactly the same, it really could be from a past life