Dreams can sometimes seem very real, especially when you are still dreaming about it. Oftentimes, you can wake up feeling dazed, because you may be the type who dreams so vividly.
In the case of dreams about not being able to move or speak, this can be especially daunting or even terrifying to some. But don’t worry – it is still just a dream.
What do dreams about not being able to move or speak mean?
As mentioned, this type of dream can be quite unnerving, but has a lot to say about your current psychological state, or your innermost thoughts that are most likely unconscious as well. Here are the possible symbolisms of dreams about not being able to move or speak.
Symbolic of loss of control
Oftentimes in life, you are motivated to do all the possible actions in order to get to a particular result. This often leads to anxiety, stress, and fatigue. Burnt out people notice that they are always craving for control, which is why they get burnt out in the end.
Dreaming about not being able to move or speak is a manifestation of losing the control you are so tightly holding onto. This is a sign that you are going about things in a forceful way – a way that may not be that good for you.
Symbolic of letting go
Dreams about not being able to move or speak may also be a sign for you to let go and relinquish all control.
If you are feeling at a loss regarding what to do in a particular situation, or feel as if you are too attached to the outcome that you prefer, then this is already the universe helping you out on your next decision.
It may be high time to just go with the flow, enjoy your life as much as you can, and step away from the predicament that is causing you stress, at least for the time being. Let go, and let the answers flow into your life more naturally, without you having to force anything.
Symbolic of feeling trapped
Sometimes, dreams about not being able to move or speak maybe a narrative on how you feel as if you are left with no choice. It may be a real life situation wherein you are being forced to do something you really don’t want to do.
Symbolic of passivity
Do you sometimes feel as if you are being too passive, or passive-aggressive in a certain situation? You are saying or declaring one thing to the people around you, yet your attitude and your body language totally mean another. Your emotions are the best indicator of this.
If you are dreaming of not being able to move or speak, this may also be talking about how you are being too passive or even passive aggressive for your own good.
Try to think of more constructive ways to deal with the situation that you are in. You and the people you are with will thank you for it.
Symbolic of feeling powerless
Maybe right now, you are in a situation in life where you just feel powerless. Or maybe, there is someone who is much more dominant than you in a particular situation, and you feel backed up against the wall about this.
Remember that there are multiple ways to deal with any kind of situation. Do your best to remove yourself from feeling victimized.
You can then move on to thinking about more effective ways to empower yourself, and not feel as if you are being dominated too much.
Symbolic of surrender
This kind of dream may also be life’s way of telling you that you need to surrender to the things you cannot control.
You are driving yourself crazy if you still rail against conditions that you really have no power to change. Often, the best thing to do is accept what you can change and accept what you can’t – and act accordingly from there.
Symbolic of fighting for a cause
It is possible that you are currently preoccupied with a common cause, about a political or economic situation. Since there are other people involved, it could be affecting you emotionally, and making you feel that there is some sort of oppression that the collective is suffering from.
You have the best intentions. Do your best to detach yourself from the situation emotionally, so you can continue to fight for the good cause and positively affect and uplift as many people as possible.
It may be challenging at first, but believe that it is doable. You will be surprised at how you will improve at this sooner than you expect.
Common Situations in Which You Dream of not Being Able to Move or Speak
Dream of being trapped on a bed
This kind of dream may be illustrating how you have been tied up by others who feel that you need to be controlled. You can be in a mental institution, or even in a basic structure like a house or a building.
This dream could symbolize your feelings of oppression. Is there a group who is making you feel as if you are not of the right mind? You could also be feeling a lot of anxiety and it feels as if your basic right to movement is being taken away.
Dream of being paralyzed
A dream of being paralyzed could be symbolic of basic anxiety. It could be that you are facing too many stressors in your life right now. Find a way to just relax and chill out.
This could be done by having faith that things will work out in your favor. You’d be surprised at how they will turn out okay and even better than you expected, if you just try to make a habit of this.
Dream of mouth being taped
If in your dream, your mouth is taped and you can’t speak, then this could be a symbolism of how your right to speak up is being curtailed. You may find yourself in a similar situation at work, in your family, or even with your personal and possibly romantic relationship.
If there is something important in your mind, make sure to find a constructive way to let it out. It’s not good to keep it in and harbor resentment about not being able to express yourself fully.
Or, if you are able to calm yourself down without giving voice to your thoughts, that is okay too. Just make sure to go about it in a way that there is no resistance within yourself regarding your choice.
Dream of being abducted
Being abducted in your dream is symbolic of feeling unsafe or insecure where you are. You may be letting the little details matter too much, that it is making you feel uneasy or unnerved.
Do your best to step back from the situation that is causing these feelings, so that you can evaluate with better perspective and objectivity. You can then take appropriate action once the best insight comes into your mind.
Dream of being incarcerated
You may be feeling guilty about something. It is often a personal situation that you are beating yourself up over. Remember that most of your anxiety is coming from your own head, and your own often unreliable perspective of how you’ve decided to look at the situation.
Do your best to look at the situation in a different light, so you can also rid yourself of the unnecessary anxiety it is bringing you.
Dream of being banished
A dream of being banished by a group of people such as your family, your friends, your social group, or even your country, means that you and your ideals aren’t being accepted by the general public.
This dream could mean a lot of things. One, it may be that the way you present your ideals is too harsh and unpalatable, that even with good intentions, you aren’t being received in the way you wish.
Second could be that you are being too radical and not considering how other people could be accepting your views, based on their own personal situations.
The worry you are feeling is normal. This dream is reminding you to be shrewd about how you present yourself and your truths, so that you don’t have to feel rejected even when others don’t agree with you as swiftly as you would wish.
Dream of being mute
This dream could mean that you have suddenly lost your will to speak up. It could be that you are tired from the current situation that you are in, and need a break from it.
This will help you assess your next actions and act appropriately when the time and opportunity eventually comes again.
Conclusion
A dream about not being able to move or speak can be quite stressful, and rightfully so. But it is usually a good sign from the universe that is pointing you towards what you can improve. Take heed and follow this advice, so that you can be wise in your worldly dealings, and be as effective with other people as possible.
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