A Terrifying Family Drive: The Symbolism of Water and Fear in a Dream

A Terrifying Family Drive: The Symbolism of Water and Fear in a Dream
I was having a family drive out with my parents, they got out the car and I was left in the back. The handbrake wasn't on and the car slowly rolled backwards into a massive quarry pit filled with water with my dad trying to catch up with the car to stop it. The car with me locked in it went into the water and was slowly sank whilst I could see the light from the surface disappearing. I was terrified as I can't swim, could do nothing but wait to drown. I didn't think anyone would save me or get to me fast enough because I was aware how deep quarry pits are. There was no water in the car as I was underwater until I saw my mum at the window trying to open it to save me. Once I was out my dad tried cracking my back (something about water pressure on the body).

This dream may represent feelings of fear and vulnerability in your waking life. The family drive symbolizes a journey or path you are on with your loved ones, but the fact that they get out of the car and leave you behind suggests a sense of abandonment or being left behind. The handbrake not being on and the car rolling backwards into a quarry pit filled with water could symbolize a loss of control or feeling overwhelmed by emotions. The water represents the unconscious mind and the unknown, and the fact that you cannot swim suggests a fear of delving into your own emotions or facing your fears. The sinking car could symbolize a sinking feeling or being overwhelmed by these emotions. Your mother’s attempt to save you could represent a desire for comfort and support in dealing with these overwhelming feelings. Your father’s attempt to crack your back could symbolize a need for release or relief from the pressure and weight of these emotions. Overall, this dream may be a reflection of your fears and anxieties in your waking life and a reminder to confront and address them in order to find peace and resolution.