Test Exam Dreams

Test and exam dreams are common. Most students must go through this dream phenomenon sometime in their life. More than dreams this could well be called as test / exam nightmare. Though these dreams are about tests, rarely does it contain any aspect of the exam. These dreams revolve around all the feelings that one has as a result of an impending examination or test.

Most of the times it is related to other matters like:

1. Unable to write in an examination (This is the most common dream)
2. The test is given in an unknown language which he / she is not aware of.
3. Inability to complete the examination paper
4. Arriving late to the examination hall.
5. The pencil tip keeps breaking continuously during the exam
6. Arriving at the examination without being prepared for it.
7. Searching desperately for the examination room.
8. Unable to find the seat.

What do test dreams signify?

Different exam dreams have different significance:

1. If you dream that you are taking an examination, then the interpretation would be that you are being tested or scrutinized by someone else.
2. Anxiousness, restlessness in the mind
3. Fear of failure
4. Lack of confidence
5. Low moral or self-esteem.
6. Not being able to meet up with others expectations
7. Fear of unacceptability by peers and family
8. Not being prepared for a forthcoming challenge
9. The thought of being judged
10. Failure to see ones own shortcomings
11. You are not sure of your own abilities
12. You have set high ambitions for your self

Effect of test / exam dreams

The effect of such test and exam dreams is not pleasant. Test dreams leave a person with a thought that he / she would not able to accomplish anything in their life. They are left frustrated and disappointed. Exam dreams can lead to low self-esteem and insecurity in the life of the individual.

How to approach test / exam dreams?

Some researchers say that if these dreams occur recurrently (that is more than 4 - 5 times), then the person having the dreams can be sure of being successful in that particular exam. What you should try is to make a link between the dream and the current situation you are in.

If you are able to find that missing link then you can find ways to sort it out. Stress could also be one such missing link example. You need to gather yourself up and take upon the challenge that life poses before you. Always try to put in your best and leave no room for regrets.