It is known fact, that we, as humans dream every night, but only remember them occasionally due to their imaginative nature. In the world of psychology there has always been the debate as to if our dreams have had any meaning behind them, and why we dream. Here are 7 common dreams and what they mean!

1. Being chased

Running away from something or someone while dreaming is often associated to one having the tendency to shy away from our problems and stressors in real life. This is more commonly said as ‘running away from your problems’. If you experience this frequently, it is recommended that you try confronting your issues, or dealing with them in manageable segments instead of avoiding them completely.

2. Falling

Almost everyone has had a dream where they feel their stomach drop and wake up suddenly, this is commonly caused by anxiety or fear over a specific situation. On the other hand, if you are some of the few who enjoy or aren’t bothered by this feeling in the middle of the night, it is more probable that you are not afraid of changes, and adapt to different situations easily.

3. Death

Obviously, never a good thing, seeing the passing of a loved one or friend, or even a total stranger may be due to a dramatic change you are preparing for in your daily life, such as a new job or moving residences. Symbolically it is seen as the end of something, but the beginning of something new, and (hopefully) better.

4. Being Naked

As odd as it may seem, one of the top 10 dreams Americans have is being nude in a public place. This is simply linked to one’s vulnerability, either emotionally, physically or psychologically.

5. Losing Teeth

Teeth are commonly symbols of a person’s confidence and/ or power. When you experience losing your teeth in a dream, it is been noted that this is associated with something occurring in your daily life that is hurting your confidence and overall morale.

6. Being Late

When you find yourself running are for something either school, work, game etc. it is commonly known that you may be missing out on an important opportunity in your real life. Other studies have shown that you may have anxiety or fear of taking a new direction in your life.

7. Being Unprepared for a Test/ Exam

Every college student's worst nightmare; being unprepared for a final. If you find yourself having this dream is may be caused from fear of being evaluated by others in your daily life, or that you are too often harsh on your own self criticism.