Obsession Dream Interpretation: Insights from 7 Unique Sources

1- Obsession is an unnatural focusing on a feeling, belief or object, and may simply indicate that we need to take time to work a difficulty through. There is often anxiety about some past occasion or deed, with which we have not been able, or allowed, to deal. When such an unnatural feeling appears in dreams we can appreciate how harmful this can be.

2- Obsessive or repetitive behaviour in dreams is often used to ensure that the dreamer has fully understood the message being conveyed bv the unconscious.

3- Obsession can come in the shape of spiritual possession. However, possession by a spirit does not necessarily indicate evil. It will be up to the dreamer to decide on which side of the Spiritual coin the obsession lies.

Obsessive behaviour, regarded from a spiritual perspective, would indicate an imperfect link between the spiritual and the physical realms. Spiritual possession was once seen to manifest as obsession.

A real-life stalker will be acting out the belief that they have the ‘right’ to possess their victim.

To dream of having obsessive behavior is an indication that too much energy may be being put into an aspect of your career.

To dream of being obsessed with a person suggests that you may be overworking or nagging someone. Your unconscious may be trying to tell you to slow down and remember to breathe.

To dream about being obsessed with someone (or something) suggests that you are lacking or feeling unfulfilled in some aspect of your life. Alternatively, you may need to exercise more self-control.

Psychological / emotional perspective: Obsessive or repetitive behaviour in dreams is often used to ensure that we have fully understood the message being conveyed by the unconscious.

To dream that you are obsessed with something points to frustrated plans. Possibly, you are taking on more than you can handle, and also, you do not control your impulses.