Everyone knows what a dream is: a sequence of images and sensations that occur when you are sound asleep. But scientists think that there may be hidden meanings behind them. And although it’s difficult to decipher what a dream may mean, here are a few common types of dreams and what they might mean.
1. Falling
Falling is one of the most common kinds of dreams. If you dream that you are falling from a high surface with no control over yourself, Russell Grant, an author, says it means that you may be fearful in real life. This indicates that you need to relax and enjoy life to its fullest.
2. Being chased by someone or something
If you have a dream where you are running away from being chased, research suggests you might also be trying to “run away” from something in your life. In real life, you probably wouldn’t be physically “running” away from anything. Instead, it might mean you are trying to avoid something that you’re afraid of.
3. Teeth falling out
Another type of dream people tend to have is often one of their teeth falling out. When people have dreams that their teeth are falling out or have suddenly disappeared, this has multiple meanings: either they’re self-conscious of their appearance, or they might be scared of aging.
4. Flying
If one dreams about flying, that usually has a positive connotation. For example, it can symbolize freedom and happiness, since those feelings are often associated with flying. It can also mean changing your perspective on life to a more positive one.
5. Death
This can be about either you or a loved one dying. There’s nothing to worry about, though- this doesn’t mean you’re dying or that someone close to you is dying: it simply means you are afraid of change. Change is a common fear, and this can be reflected in your dreams.
6. Food
This category of dreams is a lot more lighthearted than the others. When you dream about food, all it can really mean is that you are hungry. For example, if you are very hungry when you go to bed for the night, you’re more likely to have a dream with the subject of food in it.
7. Taking a test
If one has a dream about taking a test or exam, it represents fear of failure. This often occurs when you are stressed in real life, or you feel like you’re not “good enough” compared to your peers. 
8. Water
This one is interesting because dreams about water can mean more than one thing. If your dream about water is about being stuck in the middle of the sea in a storm, that probably means you’re overwhelmed and stressed. But if you dream about going out on a boat in a small brook, that more than likely means you feel like you’re completely in control of your life.
Dreams can mean a lot of things, and they can be hard to decode. But they can be quite meaningful and help you interpret your life in the real world more easily. Overall, they are great at educating people and even improving their problem-solving and creativity skills.
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