Wrong movie...?

**Brigid** · 06-24-2012 04:32 PM

I have a theme that occurs in a ton of my dreams: movie theaters. But it's not only that. Almost always, when I'm in the dream-movie-theater, I have the feeling that I'm not at the movie I came to the theater to see. Or there's something else wrong with the movie––like, I'll have the feeling that I've already seen it and don't want to see it again, or it will be too disturbing for me to watch ... There's just always something upsetting about it. And then I won't be able to leave for some reason.

I've read that the theme of watching movies has something to do with not wanting to deal with my own feelings, wanting to project them onto imaginary people/situations/etc. And I believe that could be part of it. But I'm just wondering why I always end up at the "wrong movie" in dreams and what that could possibly mean ... Thanks for any help!

**Mindraker** · 06-24-2012 10:59 PM

Have you tried thinking of happy thoughts before you go to sleep? Reading or watching humor or comedy before you go to bed? Are you on any type of medication that might affect your mood? Are you going through a troubling experience?

Is there anything you *can* control in the dream? For example, can you "buy a ticket to a different movie", or "get some popcorn"?

It sounds like there are some distinct elements -- you; the theater; your emotions; and the images on the screen.

**Brigid** · 06-25-2012 01:59 AM

Originally Posted by Mindraker

Have you tried thinking of happy thoughts before you go to sleep? Reading or watching humor or comedy before you go to bed? Are you on any type of medication that might affect your mood? Are you going through a troubling experience?

Is there anything you *can* control in the dream? For example, can you "buy a ticket to a different movie", or "get some popcorn"?

It sounds like there are some distinct elements -- you; the theater; your emotions; and the images on the screen.

Ahh no I don't really think positive thoughts before I go to sleep ... in fact, I tend to worry about things while I'm falling asleep, so that could be a part of it. Sometimes I watch something light/funny before I go to sleep to try and put myself in a better mood, but I haven't kept track of whether that affects the recurring theme or not. Maybe I should start taking notes on that. I'm not on any medication. And I wouldn't say I'm going through anything particularly troubling, but I'm a pretty worrisome/anxious person so that may be a factor.

And no ... as of yet I can't really control my dreams much at all.