Work stress could be making you dream of taking test at school: survey

Work stress could be causing you to have recurring dreams about taking a test in school.

A global survey on recurring dreams, which included 506 participants, conducted by dream interpretation website ThePleasantDream, found that over 70% agreed to have recurring dreams mostly about taking a school test or exam.

Experts pointed out that the “dream of taking a test in school” is related to unresolved issues, fear of being judged or making mistakes, and reflection of inner doubts and anxieties.

Psychiatrist Dr Nereida Gonzalez-Berrios said recurring dreams of examinations or tests and “that too you are failing in them symbolises self-criticism and self-doubt leading to real-life failures.

“You have not been able to move smoothly through a difficult time of your life. Besides, you may feel unprepared to take up life’s challenges, which means a lack of confidence and worry about what’s coming next in life.”