Recurring Dream Analyzer
This article was co-authored by Lauri Loewenberg
and by wikiHow staff writer, Caroline Heiderscheit
. Lauri Loewenberg is a certified dream analyst based in Tampa, Florida. Lauri studied Dream Psychology and became a certified Dream Analyst under the tutelage of Jungian trained, Ph.D., in 1996. Since then, she has analyzed and researched more than 100,000 dreams from people of all walks of life around the world. Her ground-breaking, easy-to-apply dream interpretation techniques have earned her appearances on The View, Good Morning America, CNN, The Katie Couric Show, The Steve Harvey Show, Fox Business, Live with Kelly and Mark, E! Entertainment Television and recurring spots on both The Today Show and Dr. Oz. For over 25 years, Lauri has been one of the most in-demand radio guests in the country, logging more than 3,000 interviews where she provides on-the-spot dream analysis for call-in listeners. Her expertise has been featured in Harper’s Bazaar, The New Yorker, Esquire, Maxim, Modern Bride, Glamour, Woman’s World, Woman’s Day, Prevention, Newsweek and Cosmopolitan. In March 2011, Lauri released her third book, Dream On It: Unlock Your Dreams, Change Your Life (St. Martin’s Press).
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Have you ever had a dream that keeps coming back? The kind that lingers long after you wake up, leaving you wondering what it means? Whether it's a strange setting, a recurring theme, or an emotion that won't let go, recurring dreams can offer a glimpse into what's happening beneath the surface. Answer a few quick questions to help you unpack what’s going on in your dream. Let's dive in!
🌌 Themes and Symbols
- [symbol 1] [explanation of symbol 1]
- [symbol 2] [explanation of symbol 2]
- [symbol N, where N is the number of symbols that stand out from my dream description, up to 5] [explanation of symbol N]
🔍 Insights For Your Life
[explanation of what this dream may be saying about my life]
💡 Advice
- [advice 1] [advice 1 for how to handle what this dream is telling me]
- [advice 2] [advice 2 for how to handle what this dream is telling me]
- [advice 3] [advice 3 for how to handle what this dream is telling me]
🌌 Themes and Symbols
- The River: Rivers often symbolize the flow of life or emotions. Starting "normal," it suggests your situation felt manageable, but as it turns darker and thicker, it reflects growing emotional or mental blockages that make life harder to navigate.
- Feet Stuck in Concrete: This represents a feeling of being stuck, unable to move forward despite your efforts. It’s a symbol of frustration or being trapped in a situation.
- Sitting and Hugging Knees: This could indicate a retreat or self-protection—when things feel overwhelming, you may instinctively pull back and seek comfort, perhaps out of fear or a need for emotional safety.
- Whispers: The louder whispers suggest unresolved thoughts or emotions you’re trying to ignore. Even when you close your eyes to them, they persist, signaling a need to face what’s being suppressed.
🔍 Insights For Your Life
This dream suggests you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed, possibly with something in your life that once felt easier but now feels heavy. The whispers and concrete point to emotions or thoughts that you're avoiding, and the feeling of being immobilized suggests frustration or a lack of progress.
💡 Advice
- Pause and Reflect: Don’t force yourself to push forward when you're feeling stuck. Take a moment to process and rest.
- Confront What’s Being Suppressed: The growing whispers are a sign to face what you’ve been avoiding. Address any lingering issues, emotions, or anxieties.
- Embrace Patience: Sometimes, slow and steady progress is needed. Be kind to yourself as you navigate through difficult emotions.

What Do Common Dreams Mean?
Dreams are like little windows into our subconscious. They can be wild, strange, and downright bizarre—yet they often hold clues about our emotions, fears, and desires. From flying high above the clouds to feeling stuck in concrete, dreams are your mind’s way of communicating with you. So, what’s really going on when you close your eyes?
Want to know what your dreams are trying to say? Here are breakdowns of common dream types and themes:
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Want to unlock the secrets of your dreams? Answer a few questions above about what’s been happening in your dreams, and we’ll help you uncover what your subconscious is trying to tell you!