Bizarre Obsessions: Dreams of Cannibalism
To many, dreams of cannibalism may be deeply unsettling. While in most cultures the act of eating flesh is frowned upon, cannibalism often exists in dreams more than one thinks. Instead of indicating literal intentions, these dreams tend to represent underlying psychological, emotional, or situational difficulties.
Why Do People Dream Of Cannibalism?
Like many other peculiarities, dreams aren’t straightforward and literal. Rather, does cannibalism signify consuming something physically? In the realm of dreams, consuming means power, control, fear, or emotional trauma. Let’s try exploring a couple structures:
1. Power and Domination
Dreams of cannibalism may represent being dominated or serving as a symbol of dominance. If you are in the situation where you are devouring someone, it can suggest commanding a certain person or situation. On the other hand, if you are getting eaten, you may have succumbed to feelings of powerlessness, or someone else’s control.
2. Overdepend, Emotional Exhaustion
In certain situations, cannibalistic dreams depict the lack of emotional resources. Others might make you feel like your energy is constantly being drained, or perhaps you are relying on another individual too much. This can stem from a number of sources such as toxic relationships, stressful work environment, or baffling family feud.
3. Guilt and Shame Overconsumption of Fear
The act of cannibalism in dreams can represent self-destructive guilt which means the person has done something they regret deeply subconsciously wishing the guilt would ‘eat them alive’.
4. Survival Instincts
In certain extremes, dreaming of such acts may reflect vicious fears of being overpowered. Are you facing a tough position where it feels like demolishing competition in order to survive?
5. Cultural or Media Influence
Films, literature, or news about cannibals might influence dreams in the form of subconscious thoughts.
What Should You Do If You Have These Dreams?
- Remain Calm – These dreams hold more metaphorical meaning than literal.
- Contemplate Your Life – Whether you feel suffocated, controlled, or guilty about something.
- Document Your Dreams – Writing down what you might think is irrelevant could expose some underlying issues.
- Getter Someone To Talk To – If the dreams are troubling, it might be helpful to consult a therapist.
Conclusion
Disturbing dreams of cannibalism should be considered unsettling ‘rarely literal’ they oftentimes mirror one’s deep seeded fear, power struggles or conflicts and are real underlying issues that need to be addressed.
Do you remember having a dream that challenges your beliefs or was very disturbing? If so, please share your interpretations below.
