“Dreams with a painful content are to be analyzed as the fulfillments of wishes.”
— Sigmund Freud
Simplified Meaning:
When you have a scary or sad dream, it might actually be your mind trying to give you something you really want. Imagine you’re feeling very stressed about an upcoming exam and you dream about failing it. Even though it seems bad, this dream might be helping you face your fears so you can be more prepared. Another example is dreaming about a loved one who has passed away. The dream might make you feel sad, but it's your mind’s way of letting you spend time with them again, even for a little while. In everyday life, if you think about what’s bothering you in such dreams, you might understand what you truly desire or worry about, helping you deal with those feelings in your waking life. By analyzing these dreams, you can learn more about yourself and what you need to feel better.
