I used to have a fascination with dreams and what they meant. After reading a few different websites, books and talking to people about their dreams I was quickly turned off by the inconsistencies of what our dreams meant.
My grade eight speech about about dreams and sleep patterns, I only wish I knew where it was so I could read it again.
Once and a while I will have a dream that peaks my curiosity all over again and the cycle starts over. I become interested, I start looking and then get discouraged by the results until the next time I have a vivid dream.
Last night I dreamt about my teeth falling out. Over the years I have had so many of these dreams; sometimes I’m wearing braces still and they all come out together, attached by the wires and brackets. Other times they’re just loose and even the act of talking brings them popping out one by one: never any blood.
I’ve had these dreams so often I now have a fear of losing my teeth.
More often than not, loss of teeth in a dream typically signifies self-consciousness and uncertainty.
Searching this morning, I came across this:
If feelings of loss of control, helplessness or powerlessness accompany your tooth loss dream, the dream is typically acting as a mirror of a situation in waking life.
I’ve recently been feeling loss of control and helplessness when it comes to my marriage, again. The bickering is out of control and more often than not our conversations quickly turn into fights. We’ve been under a ton of stress since Mike’s job loss in December (we’re in the midst of trying to catch up) and our only recourse has been to fight through it.
Not exactly condusive to a happy home.
Dreams of tooth loss coupled with anxiety reflect a fear of change, fear of transition. Ask yourself if there is some transition that you are fearful of making.
A transition I’m fearful of making? Maybe returning to work? Not so much fearful as unwanted.
The other thing that’s been weighing on my mind is death (of course) and my lack of preparations; we still have nothing in order, aside from life insurance, should something happen to either – or both – of us. What will happen to our children should we pass away? Who would care for them? If we don’t have thing in order, will there be a fight for custody of them; will they end up in foster care?
I also haven’t thought about my arrangements. Cremation? Burial?
These thoughts can definitely lead to tooth loss in ones subconscious, no?
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Grace in Small Things: Part 8 of 365
- warm towels after a shower
- laundry folded and put away
- chocolate milk
- having my hair washed at the salon
- reading a book in bed
Grace in Small Things: Part 7 of 365
- standing on the edge of the Grand Canyon at dusk
- sleeping in
- new shoes
- not watching commercials thanks to my PVR
- Hudson falling asleep in my arms
Grace in Small Things: Part 6 of 365
- date squares
- Carter dancing to “If I Had a Million Dollars”
- sunny skies
- baby giggles
- snuggles with my puppy dog
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This all sucks; I am sorry.
We too need to get our act together and do a will. Just got a flyer in the mail for some lawyer offering to do a straightforward one for $99. The cost is probably what’s holding us back – it was easier before kids, do-it-yourself will kit and all that, but when there is custody involved you sort of want to make sure it’s legit!! Recently attended a financial planning seminar and he really inspired me to get over any issues talking about death with people and just ask my parents where the hell their wills etc. were, and start talking about our own.
And chuckling about the reference to ‘grade eight speech’ – I often think about my grade school speeches. I could write them so well, but never manage the public speaking bit…
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@Emma, I’ve thought about that too… with the kids and all, I don’t know if a store bought one would be sufficient.
One word. Chill.
I have heard lots of people have the teeth falling out dream. I never have.
YOu have life insurance to your kids, so you’re way ahead of the game. You do need to write up something as to where your children would go and who is actually willing to take them, and someone you trust completely to execute your will, I think you have to give them power of attorney or something.
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@annie, Thanks. Chill. Yes. Definitely need to do that.
Now, off to buy wine.
Oh, babe. this ebb and flow is such a bitch, isn’t it? You guys deserve a break
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@flutter, ya. Makes me wonder how close I am to my breaking point. A person can only handle so much at once, yanno?
I worried a lot about my will and organizing where my children would go should something happen. Just get a lawyer and get it done. It will lift such a weight off your shoulders.
Losing teeth in a dream can also signify anxiety about your “roots” — aka your family, your financial situation. You talked about that, and it makes sense with this interp.
I so relate to you. Hugs….
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@Haley-O, That interpretation makes A LOT of sense, especially with everything going on, I wouldn’t be surprised if that was what my dream was about.
xox
Hugs Sam…
I hope things start to get better. You have a lot going on in your life right now.
Deep Breath.
@Krystle, Thanks hun! xox
Nothing puts more stress on a marriage then money problems. Well, ok I’m sure other things do. But the money thing is especially sucky. Hang in there.
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@Lotta, I guess it *could* be worse, right?
Kinda feels like being humped by a horny beagel…
Have you been spying on us?
Me, too, babe, me, too. All I can do is offer my sisterhood and sympathy. This too shall pass.
Right?
Right.
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@mrs.chicken, sisterhood means more to me than you know! It’s all about the solidarity!
xoxox
I hope things get better for you too friend!
First of all, I am sorry you have all of this going on.
I dream that I am being chased and loosing my teeth every night. Dude, we should at least meet up in dreams and go find my sexy dentist.
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@Hilly, SUPAH sexy dentist. One that does naughty things to us – but not while we’re unconsious because that’s not cool.
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