Are vivid nightmares about family members dying a cause for alarm?

[Anonymous]

I'm told that whenever we have horrible dreams like this to share it, don't hide it. Several years ago I dreamt my younger male cousin got shot to death by robbers. Nothing happened. He's safe and sound, is even a father by now.

Then just 3 weeks ago, I woke up so scared and was restless during the day. In my dream, my most precious treasure (he's a toddler) and my younger brother died getting run over by a vehicle. Somehow he ran in the streets and my brother ran after him, trying to safe him but both get killed. I woke up immediately, examining things in the house even though it already has a childproof gate and locks. My toddler was safe, asleep in his crib and my brother came back from the gym, a normal day.

Is it alarming to have a nightmare like that? It was so vivid that it freak me out. That was the 2nd time I had such dream in years.

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I'm still shaken by the bad dream about my son and brother. The nightmare was so vivid. In my nightmare, I collapsed on the floor. That's when I woke up.

[Anonymous]

I don't think you need to see these dreams as a warning that something bad will happen. Sometimes our minds play out our deepest fears while we're sleeping, especially when it comes to the people we love most.

I can understand why you woke up frightened and checked on everyone. That kind of dream can feel so real. But vivid nightmares aren't predictions of the future, even when they involve the same kind of tragedy years apart.

If they become frequent or leave you anxious throughout the day, talking to a healthcare professional might help. For now, try to remind yourself that it was a dream, not a prophecy. ❤️

[Asker]

Yes, years ago my worst fear was large dogs. It still is but there is something even bigger than that, it beats my own phobia; not ever wanting my boy to get harm. He can't ever die, at least not while I'm still alive. If I make it till very old age then he would bury me in his early 60's. My son has to bury me. Then I don't want my family harmed either.

[Nikki1989]

It is not normal. Periods of uncertainty or general stress can sometimes produce intense dreams.

[Finchie40]

Not necessarily but it’s better to be safe than sorry. I had a few dreams through the years that actually became true. So when I have a vivid dream , I still play it safe then sorry whether I am right or wrong.

[Anonymous]

Dreams are not meant to be analyzed so much

[Asker]

True. I think the fear I had recently was about my worst fear, worse than any type of phobia I can have; harm towards my son.