Have you been dreaming of having the sniffles recently? Or perhaps you’ve dreamt of leaning next to a loved one’s hospital bed? Generally, dreaming of illness is not a good sign.
However, as with all dreams, your unconscious is nudging you to act and make a change. In this article, you will learn about the interpretations of common patterns in illness dreams. Understanding these interpretations will help guide you on the road to life change to help ease your consciousness.
What it means if you are sick in your dreams
Did you dream of falling ill even though you are perfectly healthy? It would be best if you did not ignore your dream, as this is a severe sign of something wrong. For example, something may be bothering you, or you may be depressed.
Consider the following common patterns in dreaming of falling ill:
Dreaming about being afraid of illness
You are afraid of impending life changes if the dream focuses on the fear of illness rather than being sick.
Dreaming about healing after illness
Dreaming of healing after illness is one of the few positive dreams related to disease and could indicate impending success in your life.
Dreaming about having an exotic illness
An exotic illness forebodes sadness and anxiety in the future. However, the grievances should be temporary.
Dreaming about contagious illness
If you dream of an illness you are spreading to others, you are likely experiencing relationship problems.
Dreaming about dying from illness
Dreaming of dying from illness may seem like a bad omen. However, your conscious is simply telling you to start a new chapter so you can return to a time in your life when you were happier.
Dreaming about an incurable illness
You are fixating on unsolved problems that have been bothering you for a long time.
What it means if someone in your dream is sick
Perhaps the illness in your dream plagues someone you know rather than having a disease. In this case, you are generally very worried about this person. You may have attempted to help this person in the past, and your advice did not work, or they did not listen to you.
While it is harder to control someone else’s life, your unconscious may be nudging you to reach out and check in with this person or your relationship with them as soon as you wake up from sleep. Different people being sick in your dreams are interpreted differently.
Dreaming about a significant other being ill
Whether it is a boyfriend or girlfriend or a spouse, a sick significant other indicates issues in the relationship.
Dreaming about a child being ill
Unfortunately, a sick child is a terrible sign. This dream possibly indicates the death of someone close to you.
Dreaming about a relative being ill
Your family’s happiness is threatened if a relative is ill in your dreams. So consider paying more attention to family members.
Dreaming about a friend being ill
An ill friend indicates you are facing some temporary obstacles in the friendship. Think of ways in which you can reach out to this friend.
What to do
Dreaming of illness is uncomfortable. However, your unconscious is trying to warn you, and you should heed the warning.
If you have dreamt of yourself being sick, consider ways in which you can improve your life. The changes may be significant. For example, it might mean cutting out negative relationships, quitting a job that is not bringing you happiness, or taking time for yourself.
If you have dreamt of others being sick, you must check in with that relationship. Reach out to the person that was sick in the dream and tell them how much you care.
Final Note
It is perfectly normal to have dreams; almost everyone does. However, dreaming about illnesses and sicknesses is a cause for concern because most of the time, it foretells brooding or impending danger.
However, this does not mean you should dwell on the dream and let it overwhelm you. Instead, you should address your dreams by taking appropriate steps to work on whatever needs to be worked on.