Unpacking the Crying Dream: What Bad News Means
Dreaming about crying, especially in response to bad news, can leave you feeling perplexed and unsettled. Such dreams often arise from our subconscious, reflecting deep-seated emotions, fears, or unresolved issues present in our waking life. It's important to understand that dreams serve as windows into our innermost thoughts and feelings, potentially holding valuable insights about our current circumstances.
When you dream about receiving bad news and crying, it might symbolize your anxieties about unforeseen challenges or emotional burdens you are grappling with. In the light of Ibni Sirin’s teachings, these dreams often indicate a journey we must undertake through distress, and the crying represents the release of pent-up feelings. This emotional release can lead to clarity and ultimately, healing.
Understanding the intricacies of these dreams can aid us in navigating life’s challenges and embracing personal growth.
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- Crying in dreams often represents deep emotional processing.
- Receiving bad news in dreams may reflect anxieties or fears in waking life.
- These dreams can point to unresolved issues or a need for emotional release.
Symbols
- hearing unpleasant news
- Deafness:
In a dream, deafness represents religious wickedness or corruption. Deafness in a dream also means heedlessness from the path of truth, a threat, or losing comfort. Deafness in a dream also means blindness of the heart.
- Odor:
Smelling a bad odor in a dream means hearing bad words, or it could mean distress. Smelling odor that emanates from under the armpit in a dream means headache, nasal congestions, cold, or hearing bad news, divulging secrets, dis¬ pelling rancor and jealousy, or it could mean relaxing after an exhausting workday, contracting an eye disease, or it could mean loathsomeness. If a child smells such an odor from under his armpit in his dream, it means that he has reached his puberty, or it could mean an illness or an accident that could take away his life.
- Assassination:
(Bang; Thunder) Hearing the sound of thunder without seeing lightening in a dream means an assassination or a murder.
- Deafness:
- receiving unfortunate news
- Sympathy:
Expressing one’s sympathy or condolences to a well-to-do person in a dream means adversities, while it means a blessing to a person in dire need. Expressing one’s sympathy to a person who is experiencing difficulties in a dream means glad tidings.
- Mourning the dead:
(Mourning; Wailing; Yowling) Lamenting and desiring something in a dream connotes evil. Lamentation in a dream also represents a preacher or it could represent a putrid odor that comes from opening the door of a filthy lavatory. Lamentation in a dream also represents dogs’yowling, drum beating, the ringing sound of cymbals, or it could mean a wedding.
Sitting in a place where people are lamenting and mourning their dead in a dream means that an ominous evil may take place in that locality, or perhaps it could mean separation between families and friends. If one sees himself mourning a deceased person in a dream, it means that harm will come to him from the descendents or family of the departed person. Lamenting with great pain and sorrow and mourning over a deceased person in a dream also means waking up to a great joy and happiness.
Lamenting in a dream also means adversities which are driven by the person who is lamenting. It also means going astray, or it could denote a flute, as the flute denotes lamenting in a dream. Lamenting in a dream also represents the work of ignorance.
- Wailing:
(Mourning; Wailing; Yowling) Lamenting and desiring something in a dream connotes evil. Lamentation in a dream also represents a preacher or it could represent a putrid odor that comes from opening the door of a filthy lavatory. Lamentation in a dream also represents dogs’yowling, drum beating, the ringing sound of cymbals, or it could mean a wedding.
Sitting in a place where people are lamenting and mourning their dead in a dream means that an ominous evil may take place in that locality, or perhaps it could mean separation between families and friends. If one sees himself mourning a deceased person in a dream, it means that harm will come to him from the descendents or family of the departed person. Lamenting with great pain and sorrow and mourning over a deceased person in a dream also means waking up to a great joy and happiness.
Lamenting in a dream also means adversities which are driven by the person who is lamenting. It also means going astray, or it could denote a flute, as the flute denotes lamenting in a dream. Lamenting in a dream also represents the work of ignorance.
- Sympathy:
- crying
- Crying:
Lamenting or crying in a dream means distress, sorrow and stress. If such lamenting or crying is done out of fearing God Almighty, it means that salvation and joy will follow.
- Mourning the dead:
(Mourning; Wailing; Yowling) Lamenting and desiring something in a dream connotes evil. Lamentation in a dream also represents a preacher or it could represent a putrid odor that comes from opening the door of a filthy lavatory. Lamentation in a dream also represents dogs’yowling, drum beating, the ringing sound of cymbals, or it could mean a wedding.
Sitting in a place where people are lamenting and mourning their dead in a dream means that an ominous evil may take place in that locality, or perhaps it could mean separation between families and friends. If one sees himself mourning a deceased person in a dream, it means that harm will come to him from the descendents or family of the departed person. Lamenting with great pain and sorrow and mourning over a deceased person in a dream also means waking up to a great joy and happiness.
Lamenting in a dream also means adversities which are driven by the person who is lamenting. It also means going astray, or it could denote a flute, as the flute denotes lamenting in a dream. Lamenting in a dream also represents the work of ignorance.
- Wailing:
(Mourning; Wailing; Yowling) Lamenting and desiring something in a dream connotes evil. Lamentation in a dream also represents a preacher or it could represent a putrid odor that comes from opening the door of a filthy lavatory. Lamentation in a dream also represents dogs’yowling, drum beating, the ringing sound of cymbals, or it could mean a wedding.
Sitting in a place where people are lamenting and mourning their dead in a dream means that an ominous evil may take place in that locality, or perhaps it could mean separation between families and friends. If one sees himself mourning a deceased person in a dream, it means that harm will come to him from the descendents or family of the departed person. Lamenting with great pain and sorrow and mourning over a deceased person in a dream also means waking up to a great joy and happiness.
Lamenting in a dream also means adversities which are driven by the person who is lamenting. It also means going astray, or it could denote a flute, as the flute denotes lamenting in a dream. Lamenting in a dream also represents the work of ignorance.
- Crying:
- receiving bad news
- Cargo:
(Load; Shipment) Receiving a shipment in a dream means a burden, impediments, an illness, affliction, uneasiness or anxiety.
- Sympathy:
Expressing one’s sympathy or condolences to a well-to-do person in a dream means adversities, while it means a blessing to a person in dire need. Expressing one’s sympathy to a person who is experiencing difficulties in a dream means glad tidings.
- Disaster:
(Heavy loss; Serious damage; Sudden great misfortune; Upheaval) In a 120 IBN SEERIN’S dream, a disaster means the death of a sick person, poverty, imprisonment or blindness. However, witnessing a disaster in a dream also could mean the opposite, such as hearing good news, or that one’s reluctant enemy may secede.
- Cargo:
- weeping
- Cleaning:
(Cleaning; Sanitation) Sweeping the floor, or caring for the floor matt or carpet in a dream means to care for one’s community or family. Sweeping dirt or cleaning a floor in a dream means financial benefits for people who do that professionally. Sweeping someone else’s house in a dream means receiving money from him.
If a rich person sees himself sweeping a floor in a dream, it means poverty, or loss of a business.
- Sweeping the floor:
(Cleaning; Sanitation) Sweeping the floor, or caring for the floor matt or carpet in a dream means to care for one’s community or family. Sweeping dirt or cleaning a floor in a dream means financial benefits for people who do that professionally. Sweeping someone else’s house in a dream means receiving money from him.
If a rich person sees himself sweeping a floor in a dream, it means poverty, or loss of a business.
- Broom:
(Boy; Employee) A broom in a dream represents one’s family or household. Seeing it in a dream does not indicate a favorable sign. A broom in a dream also represents an employee, a housekeeper, or a servant.
Sweeping the floors of one’s house with a broom in a dream means becoming poor, or it could mean the death of a sick person in that house, or the distribution of one’s property and possessions after his death. Sweeping a floor and collecting the trash in a dustpan in a dream means profiting from a project. A broom in a dream also may mean recovering from depression, overcoming difficulties, or satisfying one’s debts.
- Cleaning:
- sobbing
- Mourning the dead:
(Mourning; Wailing; Yowling) Lamenting and desiring something in a dream connotes evil. Lamentation in a dream also represents a preacher or it could represent a putrid odor that comes from opening the door of a filthy lavatory. Lamentation in a dream also represents dogs’yowling, drum beating, the ringing sound of cymbals, or it could mean a wedding.
Sitting in a place where people are lamenting and mourning their dead in a dream means that an ominous evil may take place in that locality, or perhaps it could mean separation between families and friends. If one sees himself mourning a deceased person in a dream, it means that harm will come to him from the descendents or family of the departed person. Lamenting with great pain and sorrow and mourning over a deceased person in a dream also means waking up to a great joy and happiness.
Lamenting in a dream also means adversities which are driven by the person who is lamenting. It also means going astray, or it could denote a flute, as the flute denotes lamenting in a dream. Lamenting in a dream also represents the work of ignorance.
- Wailing:
(Mourning; Wailing; Yowling) Lamenting and desiring something in a dream connotes evil. Lamentation in a dream also represents a preacher or it could represent a putrid odor that comes from opening the door of a filthy lavatory. Lamentation in a dream also represents dogs’yowling, drum beating, the ringing sound of cymbals, or it could mean a wedding.
Sitting in a place where people are lamenting and mourning their dead in a dream means that an ominous evil may take place in that locality, or perhaps it could mean separation between families and friends. If one sees himself mourning a deceased person in a dream, it means that harm will come to him from the descendents or family of the departed person. Lamenting with great pain and sorrow and mourning over a deceased person in a dream also means waking up to a great joy and happiness.
Lamenting in a dream also means adversities which are driven by the person who is lamenting. It also means going astray, or it could denote a flute, as the flute denotes lamenting in a dream. Lamenting in a dream also represents the work of ignorance.
- Yowling:
- Mourning the dead:
Practical Insights for Understanding Your Dream
- Reflect on Your Current Circumstances
Consider what situation or stress you might be facing in your waking life that could prompt such a dream. Write down your current concerns, as expressing them on paper can help clarify your thoughts. This reflection can illuminate possible connections or root causes for the distress manifested in your dream.
Identify if there are recent events that evoke feelings of sadness or worry. Your dream may not directly reflect the bad news you dreamt about but may represent a fear of loss or change you are unwilling to confront. Engaging in mindfulness practices such as meditation can also help you gain deeper insights into these emotions and their origins.
- Seek Support
Do not hesitate to seek guidance from trusted friends or family members. Discussing your feelings about the dream and its underlying emotions can provide comfort and perhaps shed additional light on its significance. Sometimes, having an outside perspective can create awareness and help you cope better with distressing feelings or thoughts.
Engaging with a mental health professional could also provide powerful tools for emotional processing. This interaction might encourage you to confront these feelings, enabling you to address any unresolved issues in your life. Additionally, do not underestimate the power of community; participating in groups or online forums can help normalize sharing and processing such dreams.
- Embrace Emotional Expression
If your dream evokes strong feelings, don’t shy away from expressing them in your daily life. Engaging in creative outlets, such as art or writing, can allow you to express complex emotions that are often hard to articulate verbally. Journaling about your dreams and how they made you feel may also be greatly beneficial.
This exercise serves not just as an outlet but as a way to track patterns in your emotional landscape over time. Additionally, consider exploring therapy options like art therapy, which could be particularly effective for visualizing and working through feelings related to such dreams.
FAQs
- What does it mean when I dream of crying due to bad news?
Crying in dreams often symbolizes emotional release and processing deeper feelings. Dreaming of receiving bad news may indicate anxieties or fears manifesting from recent experiences or concerns, reflecting your subconscious processing of stressful events.
- Can these dreams indicate future events?
While dreams can relate to our present fears, they do not necessarily predict the future. They often reveal our current emotional state, guiding us to confront unresolved feelings and issues in our lives.
- Are all crying dreams negative?
Not necessarily! Crying in dreams can also signify healing and release. While they may arise from distress, they may lead to clarity and personal growth once fully understood.
- How do I cope with feelings revealed in such dreams?
Reflect on the dreams and their emotions, journaling your thoughts, and discussing them with supportive individuals can be profound steps toward emotional clarity. Resolving to address the underlying issues in waking life may also bring relief.
- Should I be worried about recurring dreams of crying?
Recurring dreams often highlight unresolved emotional struggles. Rather than worrying, view them as signals from your subconscious encouraging you to address certain feelings or situations that need your attention.