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Dreams => Dream Interpretation => Topic started by: joclemens on October 25, 2014, 04:47:10 PM
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Tony: Please help with a recurring dream I have had my entire adult life. I would also like advice on how to get rid of this recurring dream as I awaken full of stress and anxiety: my heart is beating fast, I'm rigid and my head is spinning and I have a sense of panic.
My recurring dream is that I never finished college when in reality I have finished. In fact I have an undergraduate and also a graduate degree. The dream is so vivid and powerful that I'm tempted to get out of bed and look at my diplomas.
Thank you very much. This is such a kind and generous forum you provide.
Jo
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Jo - This is certainly due to what is called conditioned reflexes or responses. See http://dreamhawk.com/dream-encyclopedia/conditioned-reflexes-or-responses/
When we have a powerful emotional response to an event or situation, it probably happens again and becomes an unconscious habit. To change it you may need to become aware of its original cause - which in your case seems to be stress about passing your exams or being able to finish the course. There must have been a time of great uncertainty to have caused it. So see if you can find their cause by using http://dreamhawk.com/dream-encyclopedia/acting-on-your-dream/#BeingPerson
Tony