Lauri in Parade: What a Dream About Being Chased by Someone Means

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What Lauri told Parade

Parade asked Lauri and other dream experts why being chased is such a common nightmare. Lauri’s view is that the dream usually reflects avoidance: a difficult confrontation, an obligation or a situation you would rather not face. Sometimes it is about wanting to put an unpleasant past behind you. At its core, she said, the chase is about protecting your peace of mind.

She explained that whatever is chasing you always adds information about your current situation. Being chased by a dog most likely points to a relationship issue, since dogs stand for loyalty and companionship, and it may raise a question about commitment or about something in the relationship that is causing you distress. A car chase signals a fast-moving issue that is evolving quickly, rather than one you have simply been putting off.

For recurring chase dreams, Lauri asks dreamers whether continuing to avoid the issue will ever end it. If the dream has followed you for years, avoidance may be a habit your subconscious wants you to change.

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