This past week, I've been having trouble sleeping. I hate it. I fall asleep just fine, but then I wake up every single night at 3:43am. What does that mean? It's just so weird because it's always the same exact time every night. And then after I wake up, I can't get back to sleep. I just lay there forever. A couple of times, I've just gotten up. But the other times I eventually fall asleep around 5am only to have my alarm go off an hour later. Then I almost feel worse than I would have if I'd just gotten up.
And my dreams are weird too. The night before I dreamt that I was in the backseat of a car with Natalie and someone else was driving us around. And I noticed that Nat had gotten hair extensions. I thought it was really weird and I didn't like the way it looked, but I was afraid to tell her that. And she kept leaning over to me and asking me if I thought her hair looked 'rad'. Rad? I've never heard her say that word before! I don't think anyone has said that word since 1987.
Then all of a sudden we were back at our house. Only it wasn't really our house. And someone had robbed us. They'd taken everything. Our TV's, computers, DVD's....everything. I was distraught. Especially over my computers because I had so much stuff on them that I could never replace.
But then Natalie discovered something upstairs. (We don't really have an upstairs though, but in the dream, we did.) The thieves had left behind a bunch of old and outdated electronics as a replacement for what they took. There was an ancient laptop that looked more like a suitcase. An old mobile phone from the 80's. And a B&W TV with rabbit ears. Oh and a Betamax VCR.
It was so weird. But I woke up really distressed about this and I was so freaking glad it was a dream and not real. It freaked me out.
Then last night I dreamt that we had moved into a new house. It was huge. And it was all decorated in 1970's decor with shag carpets and lava lamps, etc. I loved it though. I thought it was cool. And the property management people were there inspecting it for some reason. And again, Natalie was obsessed with her hair. It didn't have extensions in it this time, but it was all curled up and it looked stupid. But she liked it and I didn't know what to say to her.
Then I was suddenly in my car, only it was not my car. This was a really fancy one with all sorts of weird gadgets in it. Like a Batmobile. And my grandfather was with me. My grandfather who passed away a few years ago. And he kept telling me that the car was ridiculous. What did I need all these gadgets for? And he asked me since when I was so obsessed with fancy things. I always liked to keep things simple. And he told me that all the shiny buttons were distracting me from what was important.
That's when I woke up.
I know these dreams must mean something, and I'm still trying to figure it out. I'm a good dream interpreter, but right now, I don't have the time to look into it. But I wanted to type it all out so I could come back to this later and figure it out. And of course, if anyone else has any ideas, I'd love to hear them in the meantime.
I'd also like to know if anyone has any ideas why I keep waking up at 3:43am on the dot every night. That time has no real significance to me that I know of. Has that ever happened to anyone else? I'd be curious to hear about it.
-evil_twin LA
evil_twin posted on Nov 02, 2007
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botoni said on Nov 02, 2007....
Hey Evil_T. Awhile ago I was waking up at an exact time in the middle of the night. Drove me nuts! Finally I realized that a neighbor with a very noisy car was leaving for work at that gawd awful hour. Once I knew the cause, or got accustomed to it, I slept right through it.
Here are some of my thoughts on your dreams. The grandpa thing might indicate you want to do things with his approval. Natalies hair perhaps you are worried that you ll say something to her that will hurt her and you realize her hair is important to her. The stolen stuff could be a throw back to your concern about the creepy salesman you thought was casing the joint.
It might be an idea to check on line for some methods of dealing with insomnia. Some things that come to mind = get out of bed and read for awhile, drink a glass of warm milk, dont watch tv or mess on the pc. -
uniquely-ironic said on Nov 02, 2007....
I think Bot may have something with the idea that something external is waking you. Hopefully you'll adjust to it and be able to sleep again. My thoughts on the changes in Nat's hair is that maybe you have a subconscious fear that she'll change and you won't like it. As for your grandfather, I think that keeping things simple is something he taught you long ago and it's just resurfacing because something in your life has become complicated. Same with the robber who took the new electronics and left you the old (simple) electronics.Have a glass of wine or some other drink before you go to sleep and hopefully you'll be able to sleep deeper and all night. I hate losing sleep, I'm sure you do too. -
quietone said on Nov 02, 2007....
"all the shiny things are distracting you from what is important"...I think that is a message from someone who cared a great deal about you. I think you have too much on your plate right now, and maybe your grandfather is trying to steer you in the right direction. The 3:43am thing..I hope Botoni is right. You must be tired after dreaming such dreams!! And Natalies hair...I think that might be cause you just love her and her hair so much!! :) anyway...no rhyme nor reason to my theory, just my 2cents! -
wombat said on Nov 02, 2007....
There were two dreams that were about the past--the furniture in one dream and the replaced electronics. That was weird--maybe you subconsciously had the post about Betas and VCR's on your mind from a few days ago!There are alot of people who don't even use alarm clocks because they can train themselves to wake up at a certain time. I think you might be sort of stuck with that time in your head--and now at 3:43, you automatically wake up! -
silverwhisper said on Nov 02, 2007....
dude, are you sure your crazy-assed neighbor isn't sending signals to the mother ship at that hour or anything? :>
about the dreams: they all seem pretty strongly related to being a stranger in what should be familiar environments. normally i'd think that this is indicative of uncertainty or anxiety in something which to you has always been a source of comfort but you don't appear to be exhibiting any such concerns. wedding planning can distort the familiar things--and people!--into unfamiliar and sometimes unpleasant shapes, though.
i got nothin', man.
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tizzygirl said on Nov 02, 2007....
wow. strange. I've been having weird dreams too...but even though I tried notably to remember it this morning, most of it eludes me now....I could have a guess at parts of yours but I'm not sure that I'm any good at deciphering other people's dreams! -
botoni said on Nov 02, 2007....
This just struck me. You sure your neighbors arent doing a 3:43 routine 'bathroom-bang'? -
evil_twin said on Nov 02, 2007....
botoni--That's a good idea about maybe something is waking me up and I just don't realize? To my knowledge, I'm not hearing any noises, but maybe I just don't remember? I think you're right about the part of the dream meaning I want my grandfather's approval. And obviously I must be doing something I don't think he'd approve of. I'm gonna have to think on that...
uniquely--There is a theme here about simple things vs. complicated things. Even Nat's hair changing indicates I'd rather she kept it simple, and not do fancy things to it. I'm going to have to ponder exactly what it is that's so complicated in my head right now.
quietone--Thanks for the input. I think you're right about my grandfather trying to help me out. I guess I just need to figure out exactly what it is that's causing my worries though, so I can get back in the right direction.
wombat--It's possible that my subconscious was thinking about that VCR post! Who knows? There is a definite theme to the dreams though. As for waking up at certain times, I do tend to wake up right before my alarm on most days. And that's okay. But waking up at 3:43am sucks! I need to retrain myself...
silver--That's an interesting idea. That something I used to find comfort in, is starting to feel unfamiliar. I'm going to have to think about that some more. I definitely think these dreams are anxiety related too. I'm just not sure exactly what's causing it.
tizzy--I'm good at deciphering dreams usually, and I think I know a bit what this is about. And everyone else had really good suggestions too. I'll figure it out! But I'd like to hear your guesses too.
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evil_twin said on Nov 02, 2007....
botoni--Um, I don't think so! If they were, I think I'd hear them when I actually did wake up. But who knows? Maybe I keep sleeping through the whole thing and the grand finale wakes me up? :-P And by then, it's quiet again! -
lfbno7 said on Nov 02, 2007....
I think your dreams are very interesting. At one point I just busted out laughing and I don't even know why. It was right here. "Natalie was obsessed with her hair. It didn't have extensions in it this time, but it was all curled up and it looked stupid." I guess it was just the way you expressed it. -
Mr_Box said on Nov 02, 2007....
Have you figured this out yet? As soon as I read it, I got a pretty good idea.
I'm not going to say it here though.
The 3:43AM stuff is interesting. I've had stretches where I wake up at the same time every night too. My time used to be 4:11AM.
But then it just stopped happening after awhile. I'm sure it does mean something, but I don't know what.
Check your messages soon because I'm sending you one.
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evil_twin said on Nov 02, 2007....
lfbno--I'm glad my dreams entertained you. I guess maybe I did word it a little funny!
Mr. Box--I have sort of figured a few things out. But I'll look for your message. I don't really know what 3:43 means. Maybe nothing? Maybe it's like other people said, something is waking me up and I just don't realize it?
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the_infernal_optimist said on Nov 02, 2007....
Well, you know I have crazy dreams from time to time, but I'm no good at figuring them out at all (mine or other people's)...I kind of think it's stress-related somehow, even if the source of the stress is ultimately a positive thing.
The part with your grandfather seems particularly important to me - my mind keeps coming back to that over and over.
I'm really curious as to what you did figure out on it all, but that's not my business. I'm glad you have at least some idea - it can drive you nuts to feel like you're being told something that might matter, but you have no idea what it is!
~Infernal
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pickersplock said on Nov 02, 2007....
Okay I'll say it!Hello! Major life event coming up!Wacky dreams are a given!Don't worry, that doesn't mean anything except you have a lot on your mind....WEDDING.....and you need to slow down and remember that it's not about the show, it's about the feelings you both have for each other.....aannnnnnd everyone gets nervous before a wedding!Geesh! -
rmuxagirl said on Nov 02, 2007....
I agree with UI. I think the comment from grandpa means something is distracting you from what's important and the simple things...Something in your life is making things complicated. It's possible that the thing could be something you're afraid to tell Nat (not necessarily her hair) Or could be th at you're afriad she'll suddenly change or even change her mind. -
gingersoul said on Nov 02, 2007....
Kyle...there is one thing in common in all these dreams....guess what?
Nat is always in your dreams....and together you face the weirdest situations...like a good team...in the only dream she is not there your granpa tell you to focus on the important thing, the one that is missing in that dream, meaning Natalie....
These are good dreams, if you ask me..:-)
I just think you are overloaded...expectations for the wedding, stress arriving from her, stress coming from you, changes in the air, new life coming...i wouldn't be worried..
Its just your inner self telling you that maybe you are stuffed...slow down a little bit....drink a nice glass of milk before going to sleep.....
and don't listen, i repeat, don't listen to Mr. Brother's message.....lol.....
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Mr_Box said on Nov 02, 2007....
Gingery.....why shouldn't Kyle listen to my message? My message was dead on. Only I didn't post it here because it's private.
I hope he does listen to me because sometimes I have good things to say.
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CreativeWoman said on Nov 02, 2007....
3:43 added equals 10. Does that number have a significance to you? Maybe your grandfather is warning you about distractions and pointing out that the important things are right in front of you.
That's my guess.
I hope you sleep and dream better.
CW
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gingersoul said on Nov 03, 2007....
Boxilicious......i was imagining some kind of subliminal message you might have left for him to listen........ :-p
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emberglow said on Nov 03, 2007....
Hey there. Lots of people have commented already and I will have my take..
About dreams waking up at exact time. It has happened to me. 3am mostly. I have blogged about it on my other blog at least 2 times! I always woke up at 3am as if it was some reminder. I am into star gazing so I always used this opportunity to have an eyeful of stars and sometimes a big moon! :-) Logically speaking, it maybe something of our body clock thing. Subconsciously we are woken up by our brain. It maybe some latent worries and brain is subconsciously working in an obsessive compulsive manner.
About dream-- The dream about Nat's hair may again be representing some insecurity or guilt or fear about the fact that in real life you're not paying much attention to her, maybe not complimenting her that often and she is floating away and you might be losing her. I suggest you very candidly share these details with her and so you both can get it out of your systems and have a good laugh about it.
Second dream about electronics seem to be suggesting fixation on two time periods modern and old. It's like your brain suddenly gave you a nudge and made you experience old times or things whether you liked it or not. It does happen to me... I end up talking to dead close relatives sometimes I even share jokes and have long conversations with them! And in those dream I am also younger and in my teens etc. But it has nothing to do with supernatural stuff. It is more of a reminiscing and living in the old memories (good or bad) stored in the brain.
At last, I think this is also the result of over active imagination and over stressed brain. At least it is so in my case ! :-) But I hope soon you will sleep and dream better. Good luck.
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moonriver said on Nov 03, 2007....
i always wake up at 4 am, on the dot. doesn't everybody?
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polarheart said on Nov 03, 2007....
Twinny, just a quick interjection from me. I dont think the dreams in essence mean anything (just my thoughts). I think you have had a lot on your mind lately and that your thinking brain is running riot whilst you are trying to sleep. I also believe that all our senses and cells have "memory" and that is why you will tend to wake up at the same time each night, because your body clock is in a rut and has set its alarm. I know this may sound like poppy-cock and I have no scientific proof, but its what I believe. I suggest you take some herbal sleep-aiding pills like Kalms or something similar. . .it will help balance the chemicals in your body and brain.Hope you get some sleep in! Polar x -
destinydiva said on Nov 03, 2007....
Hiya evil sorry I have skimmed past the comments, will come back and read them later so forgive me if this has already been said, but you remember you woke up to a weird shadow? do you think it could be anything to do with that?
Do you remember what time that was? maybe the shadow guy is trying to tell you something? no idea what tho! maybe my imagination is in overtime :-)
just a thought x
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skald said on Nov 03, 2007....
wov Kyle. This is weird always waking up at the same time. It is not good that someone else was driving you. You should take control your selfs of your life.
But I it is good that she had more hair. Much hair is always for riches. I think the curly hair is good too. I think being robbed is not bad in a dream. It will be the opposite in real life. You will gain something. Upstairs is your brain and thinking and having those old things are also good. I have not read what others have written but this is what I think Kyle.
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evil_twin said on Nov 03, 2007....
I will address everyone's comments soon :-) Thank you all for trying to figure this out for me! I just wanted to say that once again, I woke up at 3:43am last night. I almost couldn't believe it myself and I stared at the clock for a moment. But I did get back to sleep eventually around 4:30am.
I have a more personal interpretation of this dream that I think I'm going to keep to myself. But I felt like I wanted to at least take the time to address some of the symbols here. Dreaming about old stuff or antiques usually means a person is trying to hold onto the past. And if you don't like the old stuff in your dream (like when I hated the electronics) it means I'm rejecting something of value that I should be embracing.
Dreams about hair are usually tied directly to femininity and desire, so the fact that Nat kept changing her hair and I didn't like it, suggests that maybe I'm afraid of things changing? Driving in a car, or more specifically, being driven around, is directly related to your path in life. Having someone else drive you means you're not taking control of a situation.
The parts of the dream with my grandfather feel pretty self explanatory to me. He gave me the advice I needed to hear. And it really fits with the theme of the other dreams. And that's remembering what's important. It's good advice :-)
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evil_twin said on Nov 03, 2007....
infernal--The part of the dream with my grandfather struck me as really important too. I'm pretty sure I understand what he was trying to tell me though. Sometimes in life it's easy to get distracted by things that don't really matter. And I need to stop doing that.
pickers--You're right. Stress is a major factor and I guess it's not so strange that I'd be feeling stressed out right now! But I don't like it :-(
rmuxagirl--I think you're onto something with your comment.
ginger--I guess it is pretty normal to be stressed out at a time like this. But you're right, Natalie was always with me in the dream except for that one part. I'll just try and relax about everything :-)
Mr. Box--I did listen to your message. And even though you can be a pain in my ass, I know you love me. And your advice is always good. You haven't been wrong yet. Thank you.
CW--The number 10 doesn't mean anything to me either. And I looked up the number 1 in numerology (because there is no ten) and I tried to see if that held any meaning for me. It didn't really. Except that it did indicate a need to take charge of your life. Maybe it is a sign?
emberglow--Thank you for comment. I think that you were pretty accurate with most of your interpretation. I tend to obsess over dreams like this and I need to just chill out! I hope I start sleeping better too.
moonriver--Um, no! I would hate it if I always woke up that early. :-P
polar--Thank you. Maybe it doesn't mean anything? But I guess I'm just a big believer that dreams sometimes have messages we're supposed to get. Not all dreams though. These just felt different and more important somehow. I think I might look into some sort of sleeping remedy. I still have no problems falling asleep, it's just staying asleep that's the issue.
destiny--That's an interesting point about the shadow person. That didn't happen at 3:43 though. At least I don't think it did. I honestly can't remember. I thought it was in the 2 o'clock hour though. But I'm not sure. Something to think about...
skald--You were right about the driving part. I do need to take control of my life. I liked your interpretation of everything being good though. I really appreciate your comment :-)
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nursecutie said on Nov 03, 2007....
It took me forever to read all of the comments!! Everyone had such good advice though........reading this made me a little sad :( I think that you worry too much. And if you are worrying about me changing my mind I am not going to.
I don't really know all the private conclusions you made from this but I hope that whatever it was you feel better about it now. I think that the part where we got robbed means that you are scared to lose everything.........but that won't happen!! I promise you that :)
Your cute little head is just so filled with angst, sweetie. I think that you need to just calm down and stop worrying and know that I love you. And that even if things between us get bumpy in the future does not mean I am going to walk away. I am not expecting a fairytale forever. That is not how life really works.
Every great love story has drama or else it would be boring. Right?? No one is perfectly happy every single day of their lives unless they are a robot........LOL And we are not robots. But I am not going anywhere. You are stuck with me! ;)
I love you, baby :)
xxoo natalie xxoo
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evil_twin said on Nov 03, 2007....
cutie--I do worry too much. And sometimes I worry that the fact that I worry too much, is very annoying to you. And then I worry some more. It's a vicious cycle. I have no idea why I'm like this. I wish I wasn't. I wish I could just go through life easily and without a care. But that's never been me. But your words meant a lot to me. A whole lot. I was scared for you to read this at all because I wasn't sure what you would think of it. All my insecurities are just laid on the table and it was scary for me knowing you'd see it. That's why I kept us occupied last night and didn't turn on the computer! I didn't want you to read it....
But I'm glad you did. And I'm glad you have eased my fears about everything. Losing you is the scariest notion in the world for me. I'm glad you don't expect perfection, because I'm not sure if I'm capable of that. But I try. I love you :-)
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Mr_Box said on Nov 03, 2007....
I'm glad you listened to what I had to say. I might be a pain in the ass but I'm not stupid either. Who do you always come to for advice, huh? That's me. I got your back.
But Natty's message is even more important than mine. That's the one you need to listen to.
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gingersoul said on Nov 03, 2007....
Kyle.....I completely agree with Mr.Box uphere.....good advice.....and this video is perfect for those moments when you worry too much....:-)
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evil_twin said on Nov 03, 2007....
Mr. Box--Thank you. Point taken. And I did listen to her :-) She made me feel a whole lot better, as usual. And I know you've always got my back. Same here for you.
ginger--Thanks for the song :-) I'll keep it in mind the next time I'm stressed out!
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Mr_Box said on Nov 03, 2007....
I'm glad you're feeling better, dude. Anytime you need an ear.....you know where to find me. -
crybabylu said on Nov 05, 2007....
I always have insomnia -
evil_twin said on Nov 05, 2007....
Mr. Box--Will do :-)
crybaby--I'm sorry to hear that.
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kumarilata said on Nov 30, 2007....
i never seem to have trouble sleeping, and i love sleeping too, because i love my dreams. i have happy dreams.
~~lata
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