"Dreams are meaningful if we pay attention to them," Sidarta Ribeiro, a neuroscientist and author of the book The Oracle Of Night: The History And Science Of Dreams, told NPR. "So it's a relationship that we built, not just with ourselves but with those mental creatures that inhabit ourselves."

Dream interpretation: What do our car crash dreams mean?


Unlike dreams about the supernatural (think: zombie dreams), your car crash dream might stem from a real fear of a devastating smashup, according to dream experts. At the same time, this type of nightmare might hint at more abstract worries.

A car crash dream will often mirror a potentially life-altering event. Maybe you were recently passed over for a promotion, or perhaps your finances took a hit, putting your goal of buying a house out of reach. You could even be wrestling with the consequences of a breakup.

Have you been butting heads with your partner or co-worker lately? Another dream interpretation suggests car accident dreams point to an ongoing conflict with others. It could be that you've been avoiding a confrontation that you can safely have in your dreams. If a car hits you, it might mean that your beliefs or lifestyle contrast with those of somebody close to you.

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