10. Paralysis
This one is a bit tricky since sometimes a real life condition may cause what we think is a dream but really isn’t. “Sleep paralysis” is a real-life condition that can set in when the brain fails to turn our ability to move back on again after sleep. Our brain protects us by partially paralyzing us when we sleep and dream so we don’t physically act our dreams and cause harm to ourselves or others. Sometimes this condition is accompanied by a sense that someone else is in the room who intends to harm us. Obviously, being physically paralyzed under these circumstances can be extremely frightening. Genuine dreams of being paralyzed often indicate that you are feeling that way emotionally in real life and may be experiencing anxiety over failure to overcome something that is holding you back.
