war time delema

[eddiek]

i am a viet nam vet i have had the same dream for years . I am in a tunnel ,underground used by the viet cong. i confront an enemy soldier and we both try to shoot eac other. i had the drop on him but my gun always jams or will not shoot. i awake before he shoots me. i would like some help in interpreting this dream

[O'nus]

Welcome to Dream Views, Eddie. Have you ever been through counselling before...? Possibly for post-traumatic stress syndrome..? A very common case in the matter of vietnam veterans.. How did you feel throughout all of the battle..? The dream seems to signify a desire that you wish you were never there in the first place; dying being a symbol of being taken away by divine internvention. How old are you..? Do you have a family..? Look forward to hearing more.

[Umbrasquall]

Hey. I'd like you to know that that is one of the problems that I have with guns in dreams. They malfunction at times too. =P In general I’d say that O’nus is right about some level of post-traumatic stress involved. Second, there is a wide range of means that your dream could mean given the current information. To elaborate take these two examples. 1. A reluctance to shoot. Either since the war is over or you just don't want to. There's some part of your subconscious holding you back. 2. Polemically, if you really want to do something, your subconscious won't let you do it. I couldn't reload my gun for anything when been chased down by zombies in a dream. This is what makes certain nightmares scary. You can't operate parts of your body or items that you have with you. These two all both valid conclusions someone can draw about your dream when given only a description of it. And as you can see, it really is difficult to make specific assessments without more information. BTW: This was a poll but there's no choices?