Each element of the dream means one thing or another but the true interpretation is produced through expansion of context. The more you know about the personal meaning of each image/sound/feeling/sense, the more you can interpret what is happening. That is why only the person who has the dream knows the truth, anyone else can be thrown off the trail. It is however very helpful to have knowledgable guides interpret certain things. In a very general way, the human psychological experience is similar in many aspects. On the other hand, even colors can have different meanings for differing cultures, religions, etc.
I can only give you my opinion so thats what I'll do...
The dream involves me running from this 40 foot monster. The monster is made up solely of large boulders and rocks, and it does have a face, while I can't quite make it out.
The imagery is relatively common as far as being chased by a monster. The size, and appearance of the beast is important. Its obviously overwhelming and strong; at the same time has identity which is currently unknown.
I'm running down the street, and I come across what I believe is my home, as there are pictures of my mother, and sister in the building. However the building is up on a large metal pole, kind of like a birdhouse.
Any unusual or non-logical thing in a dream is an indication of something. Its most interesting to me that you would see pictures of family before you are even in the house. It seems you have an understanding that these family members are safe in a house above ground. This is your perceived position compared to them at this point being chased by this overwhelming monster.
There is a large rope netting, that I climb to get into the house to try to avoid the monster. I hide in a closet, and the monster suddenly opens the door, but is now about 6 feet tall. I am still a child (even though I still regularly have this dream as an adult) sitting there in the closet, screaming for someone to save me but no one comes. The monster grabs me up in his arms and is trying to squeeze me to death, when I suddenly wake up.
This is the climactic ending of the dream embodying the main thrust of emotional imagery. You reach the place of safety, yet this monster is still able to find you. Your size as a child seems to indicate your position of helplessness in the face of the monster. It is somewhat ironic that no one helps even though clearly the house is seen as a place of safety with those who can help. The monster then takes control and exerts massive amounts of pressure on you to the point of death.
I would say, that the monster represents something you fear. That seems obvious. Unfortunately, the monster has no identity so it is not possible to know exactly what it might be just from this single experience. It is possible to use mnemonic techniques to explore this dream and find its true meaning.
So, you run to safety yet when you reach the safe house you meet no one, instead you hide in a closet. This says to me that you might benefit from reaching out to someone and asking for help rather than waiting until the proverbial monster has you trapped.
Personally, I can't tell you what you are running from, only you can figure that out. I would suggest starting to use some mnemonic techniques before going to bed in order to change your experience here. S
tephen Laberge, a renown dream expert puts MILD(mnemonic induced lucid dream) in these terms paraphrasing. You imagine the dream in your mind as you lie there, then re-imagine the same dream with an alternative plot. Instead of running from the monster, imagine turning and facing the monster. You might get eaten or squeezed a few more times until you reach the next step.
In my view, the next step involves a couple things could help with this dream. First, accept that this monster exists. Second, in order to deal with the problem you must know the nature of that problem. So, find out its identity and what it wants with you. Once you get to this point, come back and post what the dream is like then.
These sort of dreams are not uncommon whatsoever. I have experienced them personally as have many others on dreamviews. Everyone has certain fears that seem to stick with them and as children we are typically not taught how to become comfortable with who we are so that we can confront our fears. Its hard emotional work, but its well worth the effort.
In my dreams when I come in contact with terrifying things, I react in different ways depending on the dream. Sometimes I kill them, or block them from contacting me, sometimes I run, but the most effective way to eliminate the power fear has is by accepting that feeling. You do that by basically forcing yourself to feel the opposite of that fear. I had a dream a few weeks ago about a homeless woman climbing through my window. I was scared but decided to hug her and she morphed into my cat, lolz...Just the other night, I dreamt i was attacked by two monster/people in but I held their attack and repelled it before waking up.
Like I said before, always accept your feelings because they are there for a reason. Only then can you begin to find answers and solutions.
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