What does it mean to dream of drowning ? Is it good or bad to dream of drowning? Dreams of drowning have both real-life influences and reactions, as well as the dreamer's subjective imagination. Please see the detailed explanation of dreams about drowning below.

　　Dreaming of drowning suggests you may encounter misfortune or a relapse of an old illness, so be vigilant.

　　Dreaming of struggling in water suggests that you are struggling subconsciously. You may be aware of a thought or feeling about the current situation that makes you very uneasy, but your reason is preventing you from accepting it; alternatively, your subconscious may be warning you that your current plans are flawed, dangerous, or that you may encounter serious misunderstandings or disagreements, and that you should prepare in advance to avoid significant losses.

　　Be extra careful about your health. Dreaming of drowning often indicates a relapse of old illnesses. People with allergies or who have had nephritis should be especially careful.

　　If you dream of being submerged in water and have a strong feeling of suffocation, you should pay extra attention to your respiratory health, as you may have a respiratory illness.

　　If you dream that you can no longer surface, it suggests that you may be at risk of developing a mental illness.

　　However, if you dream that you are saved when you are about to drown, it suggests that you may escape danger through your own perseverance and the help of others at crucial moments.

　　If you dream of someone else drowning, it foretells that you may receive bad news.

　　If you dream of your loved one drowning, it indicates that you are worried about your loved one and suggests that they may encounter difficulties or be caught up in trouble.

　　Dreaming of being submerged may also indicate that you are overwhelmed by work or have too much life burden, which is about to drown you.

　　If you frequently dream of drowning, it's best to see a doctor for a checkup as soon as possible.

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　　To dream of being drowning and unable to escape is an ominous sign. (Dunhuang Dream Book)

　　To dream of a woman drowning signifies the birth of a noble son. (From the Dunhuang Dream Book)

　　To dream of a woman drowning signifies worry about one's children, but also the birth of a noble son. (Dunhuang Dream Book)

　　To dream of someone drowning is a very auspicious sign. (Dunhuang Dream Book)

　　To dream of someone not in water signifies worry about illness, worry about one's wife, and also potential loss of official position. (Dunhuang Dream Book)

　　To dream of drowning. If one floats to the surface after drowning, it is auspicious; if one does not, it is inauspicious. For business, it is unfavorable; for residence, it is auspicious. (From *Dream Interpretation of the Forest*)

　　To dream of drowning. Relatives interpret this as follows: If a deceased person is dreamt of drowning, a man will be plunged into a sea of ​​suffering, and a woman into a river of blood. To dream of one's ruler entering the water signifies a young emperor indulging in wine and women; for an elderly ruler, it signifies an impending death. If a subject is dreamt of drowning, entering the water as a fish signifies a harmonious union, a bright and auspicious encounter. To dream of one's subject drowning is unfavorable for being enfeoffed as a king in a foreign land, or for towns or villages near water. To dream of one's parents drowning is an omen of death; in business ventures, both wealth and people will be lost. To dream of one's husband drowning signifies indulgence in wine and women, a life of wandering and dissipation, and the loss of one's family and possessions. To dream of one's wife drowning signifies a difficult childbirth. To dream of one's child drowning is an omen of premature death; prayers can turn this into good fortune. To dream of one's brothers drowning signifies death alongside one another, the burial of family members, and great misfortune for business. To dream of one's teacher or friend drowning signifies severing ties with others. (From *Dream Interpretation of the Forest*)

　　Case Analysis of Dreams of Drowning

　　Dream description: In my dream, I was bathing by a shallow river where I could see the bottom. Suddenly, a torrent of water rushed down from upstream, and I was immediately drowning. I struggled and screamed, when someone jumped into the water and pulled me ashore. (Male, 29 years old)

　　Dream Interpretation: A dream of drowning symbolizes a relapse of an old illness or bad news. Dreaming of drowning indicates tension and anxiety in your heart. Dreaming of yourself drowning suggests a possible relapse of an old illness. Dreaming of someone else drowning foretells bad news.