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I wanted to follow up my falling dream interpretation guide with being chased because they are very similar. I know this puts me at risk of sounding like I am repeating myself but many people often experience both dreams in the same period of their lives. I hope that anyone who is having both types of dreams can benefit from having these together.

Being chased in a dream is a very common experience that almost everyone I have talked with has experienced at some point. There are two common dream interpretations that go along with these dreams that I personally put faith into.

Being chased in a dream is most often a manifestation of fears, insecurities, or personal trauma that the dreamer is avoiding. By not facing their issues they are causing a buildup of stress and anxiety that is quite literally chasing them.

I can say from experience that these dreams are terrifying and often times the dreamer will awaken fatigued and out of breath. I have personally had these dreams several times and have almost always found relief by reflecting on what issues I have been avoiding. If anyone knows me I am a major avoider so it’s no surprise I have had these dreams myself.

Often by acknowledging the issues and taking steps to address them these dreams will clear up quite quickly. Occasionally these dreams persist or an issue isn’t obvious. One piece of advice I have both received and given when self reflection doesn’t help is to sit down and write out the dream with a successful resolution at the end.

As always, your dreams and their meanings are unique to you so their interpretation will depend on what is going on in your waking life. I would recommend checking out our guide to interpreting your own dreams if you are new to dream analysis. If you are still having problems and want help then please take advantage of our free dream analysis service or our paid telephone consultations.

Another theory is that dreams about being chased, especially when being chased by a large animal or monster, is that these are some form of ancestral memory or survival mechanism. The theory holds that these dreams are a genetic holdover from our ancestors who lived with the very real danger of being chased and eaten.

I’m not sure if ancestral memories really exist or if they do come out in our dreams but the theory seems plausible. I would be very interested in knowing what my readers think of this. Please feel free to comment below and let me know if you think these dreams really could be some form of cavemen holdover. Thanks.