Pandemic in a dream: meaning

What dream books say

Pandemic dreams are read as feelings of isolation, uncertainty and life suspended. They often surface memories of shared upheaval rather than any new event. Wearing masks or keeping your distance in a dream is usually read as protecting yourself emotionally or holding others at arm’s length. Being stuck indoors is linked to feeling restricted, while crowded waiting rooms or empty streets point to worry about the wider world. Caring for someone who is unwell stands for responsibility and concern. It can help to notice where you feel cut off from others or still waiting for life to resume.

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