people in my bedroom

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Hello, all. I'm new here, and I would love some help interpreting a recurring dream. I have had some variation of this dream off and on since I was a teenager (I am now 22) in several different places. Generally, the dream involves some kind of anxiety in which I imagine other persons (always known to me, usually friends, or people I have been with, or with whom I wish to have a good relationship) entering, sitting in, or sleeping in my bedroom with me. I seem to be in some state of awakeness (eyes open) and lie in bed debating how to get out of bed without the "guests" discovering that I am without clothes. Quite often, I will only realize what is going on after I have gotten up and started dressing (all the while anxious that I am being seen). In the past, I have gone for long periods (months) without having this. I believe it to be connected to some kind of social anxiety or frustration with social acceptance, but I am not entirely sure. Lately, I have moved to a new place and have had this dream almost every night with acquaintances and friends from the new town. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. I'd also be happy to answer any questions or clarify.