I am a 28-year-old engineer, married and unemployed. I have struggled a lot but I have neither been able to keep my job nor have I found a new one. Since the last few months, I have dreamt of flying many times. This dream pleases me a lot.

Baljit Singh, Moga

You desire to escape a situation. Flying gives you a sense of freedom. Quitting will not solve your problem. Maybe the town hasn’t got much to offer you, or maybe you haven’t tried enough. Find a way out to solve your problem.

I am a 14-year-old girl, I dream of my death everyday. This has been going on for a long time.

Jaskaran K, Bathinda

Dreams of death at such a young age represent depression. Consult a psychiatrist.

I am a Class XII student. I usually dream of insects. They remain all around me and keep following me.

Parneet, Patiala

Your opinion about people you interact with daily is definitely not complimentary. Stop being a critic, Parneet. Everyone has their plus and minus points. Learn to accept them as they are. But that doesn’t mean that you turn a blind eye to their faults.

I am a 42-year-old. Since the past week, I have twice dreamt of swimming in a river. I am always swimming against the flow of the current.

Rajiv Shukla, Mohali

Your dream portrays that you’re going through a frustrating phase in your life. Keep up the struggle. Do not give up, and you shall end up victorious in your endeavour.

I am a 29-year-old married woman. Many-a-time in my dreams I feel suffocated. I feel I am unable to breathe and have woken up many times feeling suffocated.

Reeta Naidu, Kaithal

Do you take even minor problems seriously, and end up getting unduly tensed. The feeling of suffocation portrays that you get overwhelmed by people and problems. Try meditation.

— Vinaya Katoch

This feature was published on March 27, 1999