DICTIONARY

Drought - To dream of a drought indicates that you are void of emotions. You are withdrawn and depressed. The dream may be a result of a major loss in your life. Alternatively, the dream suggests that you are not drinking enough water and staying well hydrated.

Drowning - To dream that you are drowning indicates that you are feeling overwhelmed by emotions. Repressed issues may be coming back to haunt you. You may be proceeding too quickly in trying to discover your subconscious thoughts. You should proceed more cautiously and slowly. If you drown to death, then is refers to an emotional rebirth. If your survive the drowning, then it means that a waking relationship or situation will ultimately survive the turmoil. To see someone drowning in your dream suggests that you are becoming too deeply involved in something that is beyond your control. Alternatively, it represents a sense of loss in your own identity. You are unable to differentiate who you are anymore. To dream that you rescue someone from drowning indicates that you have successfully acknowledged certain emotions and characteristics that is symbolized by the drowning victim. Thus dreaming of rescuing a drowning baby means that you are allowing yourself to be vulnerable and accepting help from others. If you fail to make the rescue, then it implies that you are numb from fear. Consider a situation in your waking life where you are letting fear dictate your actions. **See The Meaning In Action: "Dogs In The Bathroom"

Drugs - To dream that you are in possession of or taking drugs signifies your need for a "quick fix" or an escape from reality. You may be turning to a potentially harmful alternative as an instant escape from your problems. Ask yourself why you need the drugs. What do you hope the drugs will achieve for you? Dreaming of someone shooting up drugs implies that others are not seeing things from your angle. You don't understand where others are coming from and feel that their perspective is skewed. Alternatively, the dream means that you are feeling helpless in a situation and don't know how to respond. To dream that you or someone overdoses suggests that you do not know your limits. You may be pushing yourself too hard. Alternatively, the dream means that you are on a self-destructive path and need to make some significant changes. To dream that you are dealing or selling drugs represents changes. To dream that you have been drugged indicates that you are refusing to take responsibility for your actions.

Drugstore - To dream that you are in a drugstore signifies a time for healing. You need to correct your thinking and readjust your attitude. You should look within yourself for the solution to a problem instead of relying on outside help. Alternatively, you may also be experiencing concerns with your health.

Drums - To dream that you are playing the drums indicate that you progress through life by your own terms. You are strong willed and stick by the decisions you make. The dream may also be a metaphor to indicate you are "drumming up" business. You need to be more aggressive with your new ideas. To hear a drum in your dream symbolizes the rhythm of life and the need to keep a steady pace in the pursuit of your goals.

Drumsticks - To see a pair of drumstick in your dream represents your power and determination. You are striving to make a difference. Alternatively, the dream means that you need to establish a rhythm and have more control in your life.

Drunk - To dream that you are drunk suggests that you are acting careless and insensible. You are losing control of your life and losing a grip on reality. Perhaps you are trying to escape from a waking situation.

Dry Cleaners - To dream that you are at the dry cleaners indicates that you are trying to be more objective in some situation. You are showing restraint and control over your emotions.

Dryad - To see a dryad in your dream points to your quiet, soft-spoken persona. Alternatively, the dream may refer to your environmental awareness or that you need to be more environmentally conscious.

Dryer - To dream that you are using a dryer suggests that you need to start dealing with your emotions. The dream may also signify a dry idea that fails to bring any excitement and thrill.