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Mentally Unstable Dream Meaning

Dreaming that you’re mentally unstable can represent a feeling or fear of: Not being able to think clearly or logically.

Others not accepting you.

Being unable or unwilling to deal with your life right now (as in frustration, overwhelm, or a low tolerance for problems or responsibilities).

Someone else being mentally unstable can mean you’re attributing to them one of the things just mentioned, or you feel that a situation or person seems unpredictable or “off” somehow.

This could also be an indicator of a Toxic Dream.

See also: Unstable, Confused, Disabled, Weird [1]

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Sources and Authors

  1. The Curious Dreamer’s Dream Dictionary by Nancy Wagaman [Back to dream]

What does Mentally Unstable mean in a dream?


Dreaming that you’re mentally unstable can represent a feeling or fear of: Not being able to think clearly or logically.Others not accepting you.Being unable or unwilling to deal with your...

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Something unstable (such as quicksand or a rickety bridge) can represent: Risk, or fear of risk.Feeling unsteady or unsure somehow in your life.Something or someone you feel or fear is...

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An erratic or zigzag shape or pattern might represent randomness or chaos.Something moving in a zigzag pattern could represent: high energy, a process of searching or exploration.Consider the context of...

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Dreaming that you can’t think clearly can reflect an actual unclear mental state during the dream, or it can represent trouble making a decision or figuring something out in real...

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Vertigo or dizziness in a dream (when you don’t actually have it) can represent: Feeling confused or “off” somehow.Feeling overwhelmed or that things are out of control somehow in your...

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Anger or rage.Emotion that seems to be “contagious” or out of control.A (real or perceived) hidden danger of getting involved with someone or something.Getting rabies can represent a feeling or...

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Vision: Seeing a mentally ill person in a dream: it would be wise to get your lite back to a more orderly state—it might prevent serious harm.Depth Psychology: Mentally ill...

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Something garbled or muddled (such as words you can’t read) can represent: An actual or imagined communication problem.A desire to understand something, get an answer, or get help somehow in...

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To dream that you are a mentally challenged person, indicates that you are having feelings of self-doubt. You are afraid of being left out or left behind by others.To see...

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Something that seems weird or doesn’t make sense can represent: The characteristic that makes it seem odd (such as the crookedness of a crooked road representing a complex process, or...

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To dream that you are a mentally challenged person, indicates that you are having feelings of self-doubt. You are afraid of being left out or left behind by others.To see...

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Dreaming that you have arthritis when you don’t in real life can represent: Feeling less adaptable, responsive, or flexible somehow in your life (physically, emotionally, or mentally).The idea of self-sabotage...

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You being killed can represent: A feeling or fear of ill will, victimization, manipulation, or someone or something taking power away from you (physically, emotionally, or mentally).Something of yours (such...

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One with like character; unstable, without roots

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Unstable, troubled beginning, carnal

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Unstable, without roots; may be substituted for one of like character

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One who has an unstable lifestyle and cannot live in unity with others

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Someone dying can represent: A feeling of low “life energy” or a weariness in your life, perhaps due to an emotionally or mentally sapping situation or a physical tiring condition.The...

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A dream denoting an unstable character, doubt on the part of the dreamer (Gypsy).

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An event that you consider to be bad can represent something real or imagined that you consider undesirable.Considering a person or their actions to be bad can mean: you’ve (consciously...

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Flowing, adaptable; ability to take on many shapes, aspects. Emotional, yielding, unstable.

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Its symbolism has a lot to do with BOAT. However, it can also be interpreted as an unstable situation that presents dangers difficult to overcome. Moreover, it is a symbol...

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A real or imagined challenge that seems difficult to escape or recover from.A perceived “losing situation” in your life, or one that seems to keep getting worse.See Problem, Unstable, Swamp,...

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Unstable, sweet words or deeds that have taken shape and are now cohesive; see “food”

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Tearing wedges of orange, garlic, or other food indicates an unstable economic situation. It may be a warning that you should be cautious about spending money.

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1. One feels sinful, in need of cleansing.2. Someone is mentally ill.

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Insignificant one who lives off others, mentally “bugging” them

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Mentally, physically, and spiritually vigorous

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Where one receives emotional relief from what has been mentally digested

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Mentally painful condition caused from being stifled

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Symbolic of being butchered mentally or physically by someone

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Vigorous, mentally and physically, fruitful as eden

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Mentally digesting small amounts, but not accepting the whole lot; see “food”

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One who helps physically, mentally, or spiritually, not necessarily by profession

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Re-energize your body, physically, mentally and emotionally.

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A place where people are abused, either physically or mentally

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1. Fear of impending disaster.2. Fear of a major “shake­up” that will change one’s life.3. If one survives a quake, it indicates inner strength.4. Insecure about being able to handle...

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Not necessarily physical, i.E.A clash of opinions can be mentally devastating

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Unable to get emotional relief from the problems one has mentally digested; see “bowels”

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An authoritative figure who helps others feel better physically, mentally, spiritually, etc.

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Symbolic of a loss of freedom or being bound and imprisoned mentally or spiritually, Ps. 137:3

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Unstable foundation; see “foundation”

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1. Not paying attention; Mentally or physically enabled;2. Long-suffering. Matt. 11:5; Is. 29:18; Ps. 38:13; 58:4; 42:18, 19.

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Mentally escaping from pressures by rising above them; revealing one has the faith and fortitude to overcome

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Visible evidence of being mentally drained by a “louse”; a despicable person; see “leach”

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To dream of relating an anecdote, signifies that you will greatly prefer gay companionship to that of intellect, and that your affairs will prove as unstable as yourself.For a young...

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1. Need for more knowledge or schooling.2. Need to challenge oneself mentally.3. Longing to return to school environment.

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Noticeable tenderness means easy to understand and pleasant to mentally digest; see “food”

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Garden reeds are a symbol of unstable friendship and another reminder to trust everyone but cut the cards! For musical reeds, see Musical Instruments.

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To dream that you are or somebody else is walking on stilts indicates that you are feeling insecure.A situation or relationship is unstable. You are doing your best trying to...

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If riding high on a large single wheel, the dreamer may be totally in control and exercising authority in both personal and business matters, appearing to be the “big wheel”...

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Dreaming of a salad is negative because it predicts conflictive relations with the environment and diseases.Eating it shows that family life be affected by disputes because of economic issues. To...

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An attempt to clean up a “mess” or problem in your life, or a means of doing so.The idea of being careful how you nourish yourself physically, emotionally, mentally, or...

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Your ability to support yourself (physically, emotionally, or mentally).The idea of standing up for yourself, what’s right, or something you believe in.Inner strength.Perseverance.Maintaining integrity.See Bone, Neck, Body Part

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To dream that you are pricked by a pin, symbolizes a sticky situation or irritating relationship. You may be feeling anxious or feeling the need to hold together a certain...

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To dream of a hospital implies a need to be taken care of physically and/or mentally. It indicates a need to restore order in your life.

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To dream that you are afflicted with palsy, denotes that you are making unstable contracts.To see your friend so afflicted, there will be uncertainty as to his faithfulness and sickness,...

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If you dream of roller-blading, then you are on the fast track of life.If this dream feels exhilarating, then you are enjoying moving through life with velocity. If, however, you...

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Dreams of a famine symbolize depravation, lack of sustenance, that your needs have not been met, and that you are perhaps emotionally, mentally, physically or spiritually starving.

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Our needs, or demands, physically, emotionally or mentally. We may feel the need for success or fame just as acutely as the need for sex or food.See eating; food.

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Social gathering, mental stimulation, enjoyment of life. May also point to addiction. Coffee also indicates a need to be more mentally alert and have better concentration.

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Dreams of a gas station represents a source that fills you up emotionally, mentally, spiritually or financially.See Shell, Chevron or Mobile.

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Part of the wall you have built is opening; something in need of repair mentally, physically or emotionally. Depends upon whether crack suggests decay or breaking through.

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It is a manifestation of insecurity and fear. Sliding in dreams tells you that you are entering into an unstable situation that is full of risks.If the sensation is unpleasant,...

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Standing on a balcony looking out at lovely surroundings implies happiness, particularly in love. Looking out at storms or other ominous symbols indicates obstacles ahead.Standing on the ground looking up...

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Carrying a heavy load is a clear sign of fatigue. The dreamer feels physically, mentally, or emotionally overwhelmed. Your unconscious is warning that you need to rest.

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Indicates feeling intellectually or mentally secure. What does knowledge mean to you? What does knowledge do for you? What are you doing with the knowledge you have? See University, White,...

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A coffin is symbolic of a person dying physically, mentally, and emotionally.A coffin can symbolize someone coming out of spiritual death into life in Christ, Eph. 2:5

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Dreaming of a skeleton warns that you may suffer mentally and financially because of enemies.If you dream that a skeleton haunts you it forebodes carelessness that can result in an...

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Expressing yourself or your opinions.Need, want, or lack.The ability to nourish yourself (physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually).An opening or a beginning.Consider also the context and what the mouth is doing.See...

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Dreams of thawing something that has been frozen signify a desire to break the ice in your relationship or with a colleague at work. You may be warming up emotionally,...

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Healing, repair; see what area of body, what chakra is being worked on.If a great loss of blood appears, means you should relax and protect your energy while rebuilding physically,...

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Pitchforks in dreams, denotes struggles for betterment of fortune and great laboring, either physically or mentally.To dream that you are attacked by some person using a pitchfork, implies that you...

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lucky numbers: 04-14-28-35-36-50buried under an: your life is out of control, dig yourself out. others: change your surroundings for your health’s sake. mudslide, being under a: oppressive force threatens to...

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Dreams of a dugout symbolize that you are preparing yourself to get out on the playing field of life. You are becoming mentally ready to take a swing at the...

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Poppies seen in dreams, represents a season of seductive pleasures and flattering business, but they all occupy unstable foundations.If you inhale the odor of one, you will be the victim...

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Dreams of a cook symbolize the aspect of your that is maternal, nurturing, and knows what is best for you to ingest. This dream may be a message from your...

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A real-life activity involving cooking or food preparation.The effort you put into mentally, emotionally, or spiritually nourishing yourself or your family.The idea of things “heating up” (such as getting exciting...

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If you dream of participating in a fire drill, you are mentally practising for a change you are going through in real life.

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A desire to get rid of something in your life or mind (perhaps because it’s overloading you or because it’s mentally or emotionally toxic).Unable or refusing to accept something in...

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Most often, dreams of the vagina are to do with self-image. In a woman’s dream it highlights her receptivity. In a man’s dream it suggests his need to be penetrative,...

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Being threatened by someone or something menacing can represent a feeling or fear of a threat somewhere in your real life (mentally, emotionally, or physically).A recent threatening experience you witnessed...

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To dream that you are skating predicts that you are entering an unstable situation, since this type of dreams symbolizes risk.If the sensation is unpleasant, it is from your real...

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Someone who doesn’t seem “alive” mentally or emotionally (such as not in touch with logic or common sense, or with their own humanity, compassion, or feelings).A feeling or fear of...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: When she looked backwards, despite being warned, lot’s wife was turned into a pillar of salt.To be looking back in dreams suggests that mentally we are...

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To dream of laughing may indicate a buildup of stress or tension. Many people laughing is a message to give yourself a break and be a little more playful in...

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To dream of mosquitoes implies that you are being used and manipulated by others. They are exhausting you emotionally and mentally. It also means that you will use all of...

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Vision: Seeing a pair of binoculars, or looking through them: a satisfactory and secure future. Seeing a pair of broken binoculars: an unstable financial situation in the near future. Be...

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Affection, familiarity, closeness, trust, security, or sharing.Being close to or in touch with someone (physically, emotionally, or mentally).Feeling that in real life you have (or want) whatever you associate with...

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Being invaded or intruded upon can represent an actual, feared, or imagined: Compromise of your boundaries (physically, emotionally, or mentally).Interruption.A person “getting into your business” or insinuating their way into...

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