Hey Liz,,glad you are well and chillin. Thats some dream you got going on......for years I had recurring dreams,same one ,when I was a kid before I started using around 7 or 8,,it was like I had a small rock in my mouth and all of a sudden it would grow and have needles on it and it would blow my head off and I would wake up sweating and really weirded out.....THose dreams are long gone(over almost 60 years ago but still vivid in my mind)Heres my take as DR Melphi(sopranos) on your dreams. .It sounds to me like you may have some guilt things going on with ... first doing pills..(when you are working hard to stay clean,),,,stealing(,even only chocolates but it bothers you)(something chasing you) then fear(major changes in your life??) ,your daughter missing and the demon(a religious icon?? the devil? and falling into hell the end punishment for those who believe such(you have shared about your prayer life and faith beliefs)...Now this is just an observation from a mind and body that was put in an institution for hallucInogenic drug abuse for a long period of time,,,yes tripping my brains out for months in a row,losing touch with reality so my mind still almost 30 years later still has dents in it :) If I was reading this in a book my mind may surmise this scenario???? Dream interpretation is an interesting subject although I dont put much into it.I could only suggest prayer to your Higher Power,realize its only dreams(you know how relieved we are when we have had drug dreams and wake up knowing it was only a dream and we didn't pick up)and be glad its not real..Sometimes meditation may help keep your mind focused elsewhere before you hit REM....I don't know if these were ideas I had and hope i didnt freak you out.I know that years of drug abuse can cause us flashbacks(keep it on me here) and thoughts of life in that world .I am not suggesting dreams are exclusively brought about by drug abuse but it could be a factor.The blessing of MIP,a site for recovering addicts,WE can share about whats going on with us in recovery or if we are still caught in the grip.... Dreams are caused by many different scenarios.I'm glad my vivid ones have long passed but I still ,as recently as 2 months ago had dreams that I picked up,by accident ,and was truly relieved when I was awakened in the a.m. by my Higher Power..WE are never cured but we do recover a day at a time........I wish you peace and serenity and SWEET dreams,,,,c ya on the rebound.......Good to hear from you......
-- Edited by MIKEF on Thursday 11th of July 2013 01:53:25 AM
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Ha nice lingo. I'm doing good. Just working and relaxing. Nothing really new or exciting is happening.
Although there was something I wanted some insight on.
I've had this reoccurring nightmare like 7 times now and it literally scares the crap out of me. I'm in Alaska and I'm high out my ass on pills. I go to the store and steal a box of chocolates but I feel like something is chasing me. I get home its night and my daughter is sleeping. I go in her room and she's not there beds made like she doesn't exist and the bed is shaking. I go in my room and I can see a demon walking down the hall to my room. I get up and run at it then we fall into hell like you are falling off a cliff. Then I wake up. It makes me feel like I'm in the exorcist. And I don't have a daughter. And the demon is so vivid in my head I could draw it.
Any ideas?
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I used to love doing this dream interpretation stuff. Mind you, I have no training but here goes.
Alaska = Out in the cold? Your left out of something maybe.
High on pills = escape....
chocolates are sweets....you steal them.. you can't get sweetness (love) any other way.
Being chased = running from someting ...
your daughter = you....asleep, unaware, innocent
doesn't exist = identity crisis... Your out in the cold...alone
demon = Your greatest fear heading for your bedroom (sexual overtones)
You run towards it...self destructive? or attempt to confront your fear?
and falling = loss of control
It's your life, so only you can put these things together to see if they make sense.
Thanks for posting this....
It's really interesting and different.
I encourage everyone to use this forum as a place to deal with any issues in your life.
We are a pretty tight little group who for the most part, have shared deeply personal things for years.
Newcomers are absolutely welcome and invited to join our circle. Just please take some time
to get to know us and for us to get to know you.
LIz, Hope the nightmare stops and you can find peace.
Oh and PLEASE...if you figure this dream out don't forget to let us know
peace
Thanks for your input. I had no idea how to analyze a dream so mike and avid that really helps. Now I can start thinking and figuring out what I need yo do so these dreams will stop.
Last night I had another dream not the same one but drugs and vandalizing were the topic. Obviously my temptations are trying so hard to break me down.
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I'm am worried about our beloved Manon. Hasn't been on Facebook since march. I've called and texted. No response. Either she has changed her number orshshe's dead or is completely isolating herself from the world. Anyone hear from her?
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Hey Liz...I was gonna ask you when I replied but I figured if you heard you would let us know....We will all lift her up in prayer and hope to hear from her along the line.. Peace and serenity Liz....SWEET DREAMS.............
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No need to be sorry for caring,,your 'by line' says it best 'No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.....Manon has shared her heart with us thru the years and I believe when she is ready she will drop in..As always WE will lift her up in prayer.....Stay blessed c ya on the rebound
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Hi all.
My name is Raman and Im an addict.
Thnks for honesty Liz.
The other nite i had a crazy one too; im walkng down the road of some devastated town. I got a pck of smack in my shirt pocket.
I make a joint of it for the time being. Im thinking
"good stuff...good to be chasing it"
And theres a voice saying
"no...dont daddy".
And daddykins is thinking
"ffff....after all those years of staying clean".
Then i wake up...hazy....but thankfully realizing it was only a dream.
Im relieved.
But know what? ?? it wasnt only a dream.
Its The Force that keeps me clean saying clear and nice
"wake up pal....you're drifting"
Shalom back to you...Great Recovery hugs too.....take care doll. !
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