I am 21 years old. I often dream of being ill. I go to my family doctor who always tries to kill me by giving me a wrong prescription or substandard medicines.

Gautam Saini, Khanna.

Do you have any reason for doubting the professional capabilities of your family doctor? The only way to get over this dream is to clear your doubts. You need to question yourself.

I am a 39-year-old married woman with two teenage children. I am happy with my family, yet I have been regularly dreaming of adopting a child for the past few months. In reality, I have no such desire.

Mrs Sobti, Dehra Dun

The concealed meaning of your dream has nothing to do with a human child but with putting into action an idea or plan that you have been toying with for quite some time. Why don’t you share it with your family and take steps to implement it?

I am 23 years old. I regularly dream of either flying or travelling by train. When I get down at the station for some reason or the other, the train leaves me behind.

Pardeep Kumar, Yamunanagar

These are anxiety dreams and indicate your inner turmoil. Solve your personal problems and these dreams shall disappear.

I am a 70-year-old retired government servant. Ever since my retirement, I regularly dream of doing the same type of office work that I used to do while in service. It leaves me depressed.

Harkishan Dass, Thappar

Depression is a common phenomenon among retired persons as they miss the life they have led while in service. They do not know what to do with the time on their hands. There are many organisations to help out retired people. Become a member of one of them.

I am 19 years old. I regularly have these two dreams: terrorists attacking our house or seeing the death of loved ones.

Sonia, Ludhiana

You are insecure not only regarding yourself but about the welfare of your near and dear ones. Any reason for such paranoia? Consult a psychologist to get rid of your fears.

— Vinaya Katoch