Common meaning behind experiencing yourself dying in your own dream at night

The reasons behind experiencing yourself die in your dreams have finally been explained.

Surely it's not just me that gets these weird dreams where I die from time to time?

The previously unexplained phenomenon has finally been given an explanation, and we can all start to understand why we wake up in a sweat.

Bedtime is one of the most important times in the day - from when you decide to sleep to how long you sleep for, it can alter the next day drastically.

But sometimes, you can do everything right, and still be woken up by a nightmare or an unpleasant ending to a dream.

It is a horrible feeling, comparable to the feeling in your stomach when a rollercoaster drops down a slope, minus the thrill.

However, it turns out that you can turn these unsettling experiences into a helpful tool that signifies something hopeful.

Dying in a dream usually relates more to the concept of change or transformation instead of actual death according to mystical practitioner MaKayla McRae.

“You may be releasing what no longer serves you, getting out of a comfort zone, or experiencing a transitional time," She explains.

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There are a few reasons as to why you may dream of dying:

A part of you is dying and being reborn

“Dreaming of your own death is symbolic of going through a transitory time when it comes to your self-identity,” she explains.

MaKayla also explains that you're coming to terms with the new you, and it could be anything from breaking a bad habit or becoming more authentic.

You have new beginnings on the horizon

A dream where you die may signify that a huge new beginning is on the way.

That could be anything from a new relationship to a new career move - basically a chance at a fresh start and a new life chapter.

Allow the change to happen

Death in your dreams could be a reminder to stop resisting change.

MaKayla says: “Remember, the only constant in life is change!”

A sign of anxiety

If the dream is accompanied by distressing feelings, it might be anxiety induced, so if you have been worrying about death then it makes sense as to why it is on the surface of your subconscious.

If these regularly occur, speak to a medical professional.

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Fear of losing loved ones

These dreams could include yourself or someone you love dying, indicating that you're scared to lose those close to you.

“Your relationship to them has changed or is undergoing changes,” MaKayla explains.

Time to end a relationship

It might highlight that you will see a relationship end and you will need to deal with the loss.

It could be with a romantic partner or with a friend, but it might be time to end the toxic relationship and move on.

Coming to terms with new realisations

This is if you wake up right before you die in the dream.

It means that you're currently 'going through a big life change that is still in motion or not completed'.

You're essentially 'waking up' to the truth of your changes.

Live your life

You don't want to regret your life while you're on your deathbed, so your subconscious could be using your dreams to remind you to do and experience more.

Make the most of each day, we only get one life after all.

Topics: Health, Mental Health, Weird, Sleep

Joshua Nair

Joshua Nair is a journalist at LADbible. Born in Malaysia and raised in Dubai, he has always been interested in writing about a range of subjects, from sports to trending pop culture news. After graduating from Oxford Brookes University with a BA in Media, Journalism and Publishing, he got a job freelance writing for SPORTbible while working in marketing before landing a full-time role at LADbible. Unfortunately, he's unhealthily obsessed with Manchester United, which takes its toll on his mental and physical health. Daily.

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