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Drowning
A symbol of being overwhelmed by excessive emotions or circumstances you cannot control.
Dream interpretation
Drowning in a dream is a strong psychological marker of the feeling that life is 'flooding' you. It often appears during high stress or in situations where one feels helpless. If you feel shortness of breath, it suggests repressed needs. In folk tradition, this is a warning to slow down and not take on other people's burdens. It is important to identify which area of your daily life is 'suffocating' you—is it your work, a relationship, or overwhelming responsibilities?