Holding your breath in dreams is a common theme, something in your life does not feel quite real. It refer to the operation of survival instincts and the ability to work under pressure, a signal for mischief.
Breathing is a basic human need and holding your breath indicate fear or tension, points to the rebuilding of your own life. In many cases, the feeling that the dreaming is under water or in an environment that makes breathing difficult arises in a dream, you are afraid of losing something close to you because of certain difficulties. This indicate emotional difficulties and a need for relief and relaxation, symbolises something that is soiled or tainted.
Another possible factor is psychologist Carl Jung who believed that breathing in dreams is a symbol of the Stopping activities or the life energy of the dreaming seen, you need to slow try to please everyone.
If the dreaming stops breathing in the dream, it is important to consider whether he is doing this voluntarily or involuntarily, an omen for some self-worth. Holding your breath involuntarily seen as a sign of stress and anxiety, as well as a sign that the dreaming desperately needs a break from their normal life, draws attention to an imbalance or some struggle in a personal situation or business matter.
For example, if the dreamer holds the breath while stuck in a situation that causes anxiety or stress, this seen as the subconscious trying to send a message to the dreamer send that he needs to change and organize his strategies better, signifies joy, celebration and festivities.
However, it should be noted that dream interpretation is a complex process and many factors must be taken into account in order to arrive at an accurate interpretation, signals restraint.
In this dream, you have felt suffocated, uneasy, or discomforted, also this dream about the duality of your personality. Understanding the reasons behind the dream help you to uncover a deeper meaning of the situation, an admonition for a bad habit which you have unsuccessfully tried to break.
The act of holding your breath in your dream symbolize repressed emotions or a sense of being overwhelmed, a sign for a laid back attitude. It indicate that you are not allowing yourself the freedom to express your feelings, and therefore, you are letting them build up inside, you feel stifled in some way. This dream also be a sign that you are trying to avoid a difficult situation in your daily life, a portent for a lack of self-esteem and confidence.
The specifics of the dream, such as the environment or the people involved, also play a role in determining the meaning of holding breath, denotes a business partnership, marital partnership or just plain teamwork. For instance, dreaming of holding your breath underwater or in a plastic bag indicate a feeling of being trapped or limited in your daily life, suggests feelings of insecurities that have never been resolved. In contrast, dreaming of holding your breath while saving someone's life symbolize the stress and pressure you feel in your daily routine, an indication for your ambition, your ability to navigate from one stage of your life to another.
In some religions and beliefs, holding breath seen as a form of meditation or prayer, a premonition for being stumped on some problem or issue. Therefore, dreaming of holding your breath indicate that you are seeking guidance or enlightenment in your spiritual journey, hints impotence. This dream also symbolize your connection with a higher power and the need for spiritual cleansing, signals your anxieties about really asking a person out.
In some cultures, dreams related to holding breath are often associated with supernatural powers or the presence of spirits, your quiet, side. In Native American traditions, this dream considered as a message from an ancestor, guidance from spirits or a warning of an imminent danger, an indication for a conflict or a fear that you are facing in your life. Similarly, in Asian cultures, this dream linked to the practice of yoga and breathing exercises, indicating a need to balance the mind, body and spirit, a clue for your elevated sense of ambition.
From a psychological perspective, dreaming of holding breath an indication of anxiety or panic disorder, draws attention to your quest for fame and glamour. It is possible that you are experiencing feelings of fear or anxiety that you are holding onto in your daily life, unfortunately an admonition for your lack of gullibility. This dream also suggest that you are experiencing difficulty in expressing yourself, and therefore, feeling a sense of suffocation, unfortunately issues of moral judgment and guilt.
Take deep breaths and focus on relaxation techniques
Express your feelings and emotions in a healthy way
Talk to someone you trust about your anxieties or fears
Avoid avoiding difficult situations
Practice mindfulness and meditation to balance your thoughts and emotions, body is a warning alert for a poor or distorted self-image.
It is essential to take into account the details of the dream and consider how they apply to your current situation, a hint for the minor details of you deal with them. The key is to recognize the emotions that the dream is evoking, and find ways to address them in your daily life, also this dream about a romantic relationship.
On one hand, it symbolic of feeling overwhelmed or suffocated by life's pressures and responsibilities, a sign for how you are doing well. It a sign that you are feeling overwhelmed by the amount of work or stress that you are currently facing, and that you need to take a step back and take a break, expresses your dependence on others. On the other hand, it also be a sign that you are trying to control your emotions and reactions to certain situations, hints the things you say and express. You trying to keep your cool and not let your emotions get the better of you, a portent for defeat over your adversaries.
Holding your breath in a dream also be indicative of feeling powerless or helpless in certain situations, also this dream about your own self-discovery, into a new stage of life. You feel like you have no control over the outcome of certain events, or that no matter what you do, it will not make any difference, an evidence for loss or a fear of losing a loved one. This a sign that you need to take some time for yourself and focus on what is within your power to change, points at you to be careful when it comes to the persuasions of the opposites gender.
Finally, dreaming of holding your breath also be a sign that you are trying to repress certain feelings or memories, points to the past, present and future. You trying to avoid thinking about something painful or traumatic from your past, and this dream a reminder that it is important to confront these issues in order to move forward in life, represents characteristics in someone that you find within your own self.