So I kept having this weird dream about being followed, and it was starting to freak me out a little. I mean, who wants to dream about a stalker? I figured instead of just ignoring it, I should actually try to figure out what was going on in my own head.
First, I started writing it all down
Right when I woke up, I grabbed my notebook. I wrote down everything I could remember. The feeling of being watched, the dark street, not being able to see the person’s face clearly. I made sure to note how I felt—mostly scared, but also kind of curious.
Then, I did some digging
I’m no dream expert, so I just started looking up common reasons. I wasn’t trying to get too fancy. I found a bunch of stuff online saying it’s usually not about a real stalker. It’s more about your own life.
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Here’s what kept popping up:
- Feeling anxious about something: Like maybe a big project at work or a problem with a friend.
- A situation where you feel powerless: Like you can’t control what’s happening.
- A part of yourself you’re ignoring: Weird, right? But it made sense.
Time to connect the dots
I looked at my notes and my life. Work has been super stressful lately, with deadlines piling up. I realized I’ve been feeling totally out of control, just letting things happen to me instead of taking charge. That stalker in my dream? It was probably my brain’s way of showing me that feeling of being chased by my responsibilities.
What I did about it
Knowing that, I decided to take some action. I made a simple to-do list to tackle my work stress. I also started talking to a friend about how overwhelmed I was feeling. Just getting it out there helped a ton.
The cool part? After a couple of days of being more proactive, the dream changed. The stalker was still there, but it was farther away. Last night, I didn’t have the dream at all. It’s wild how your brain tries to tell you things. I’m glad I finally listened.
