Is it normal to have guilt after certain dreams?

81% Normal
6 Comments

Last night in particular, I woke up feeling guilty. In the dream I was hanging out with a random guy I go to school with. I don't even really talk to him. But in the dream I got mad at him for whatever reason, and slit his throat and killed him. I felt no resentment in the dream... like, completely numb. I woke up and remember what I had dreamed about and feel really guilty. I feel like I'm sick in the head.

Other dreams I have felt guilt for are sexual ones with guys (and once a girl, even though I'm straight) other than my boyfriend. I would never, ever cheat on him, and I love him to death. Such dreams make me feel depressed.

is it normal to feel really guilty?

Voting Results
81% Normal
Based on 48 votes (39 yes)
Help us keep this site organized and clean. Thanks!
[ Report Post ]
Comments ( 6 )
  • SwimBikeRun
    13 years ago

    I think it just confirms to you that you would never do these things in real life. It DOES feel weird when you have funny dreams. But realize it's not really happening and don't feel bad. We can't help what we dream.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    2
    2
  • shakalaka
    11 years ago

    I kissed my boyfriend's bestfriend in my dream and it felt weird. I know a dream is just a dream but I can't help feeling guilty. I never told a soul about this dream except you guys.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
  • jck20
    11 years ago

    Feeling any kind of emotion whether it be: depression, sadness, happiness, guilt, confusion etc are all parts of life. Try not to feel guilty about your dreams, don't let them bother you, it's out of your control. If you realize that your dream

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
  • Shiloh128964
    13 years ago

    The act of killing in a dream need not be negative. As we grow and change, it often feels like we are killing a part of ourselves during periods of transition. Alternatively, killing in a dream may mean that you have murdered the incentive and enthusiasm for life.
    Often a literal representation of sexual desire, sex also functions as a metaphor for attraction to qualities that your partner represents. Sex with a much older person, for example, typically reflects a desire for security. Sex with a celebrity reflects that our social status is "moving up" in the world. (A celeb treats us like an equal!) Sex with a friend or co-worker can be a metaphor for "good working chemistry." Dreams of same sex relations are common. Are you curious, or do you just want to be as beautiful as your dream lover?

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
  • c3po950
    13 years ago

    it happends hapens to me all the time... oh wait no it doesent hahahahaha

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    I think these are just your worst fears
    Seems normal to me, I get it too sometimes

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0