If you have ever had nightmares about a school shooting, then you are aware that these nightmares can be a sign of anxiety. Hearing about a school shooting can trigger this dreadful event and lead to vivid images. Experts suggest that you should not let these thoughts dominate your waking life. However, if you do happen to have a dream about a school shooting, you should consider contacting a psychotherapist to get more information on what to do when you wake up.
A school shooting dream could be a symbol of revenge or the need for healing from past mistakes. Your anger is a way of getting back at people or yourself. You may be feeling frustrated at a teacher or a fellow student for causing you problems. You might feel embarrassed or angry about a past mistake. You may feel the need to exact revenge if this is the case. You may feel angry because you were bullied or did not stand up for yourself in school.
Dreams of school shootings can also be a reminder of unresolved childhood issues. If you were bullied by other students, your dream may be a reminder to confront the people you used to associate with. If you wish to punish a schoolmate, this dream may be a sign that you are feeling angry, or possessive. A school shooting can be a warning that your anger or violent tendencies are showing.
You may feel guilty, disappointed, or dissatisfied when you dream about a school shooting. You may find the dream a reminder to change your outlook or redefine your goals. Remember, you may be hiding a conflict in your life or are trying to escape a situation that causes you to be depressed. Your worst fears may also be manifested in the dream of a school shooting. Anger can lead to a desire to kill, which may cause you to be angry. Your anger will then manifest in your life.
Another sign of a destructive dream is an attempt to achieve the same goal. In such a dream, the dreamer may attempt to achieve a similar goal to that of their idols. He may choose to wear the same trench coat as Columbine shooters or name his shotgun Arlene in honor of Harris, the fictional character from the 1993 computer game Doom. Another symptom of a violent fantasy is a desire to do the same as their heroes and kill even more.
Salvatore donated the dreamcatcher to the National Teachers Hall of Fame, Emporia, Kan., after Columbine. The National Memorial to Fallen Educators was recently added to the hall of fame by ten educators. Half of those added to the memorial were killed in the Parkland shooting, while the other half were killed in Santa Fe. While donating the dream catcher, Gutowski, an Indian educator, didn’t know that it had traveled to other school communities.