What Does It Mean to Dream About Sinking?

Sinking in our dreams is a negative symbol of being consumed by things in our life. Often times we are sinking in ships that turn our attention to our emotions that are engulfing us as we are trying to reach or advance in our lives. If you dream about sinking in mud it turns your attention to a lack of grounding, dwelling in negative emotions and your inability to move forward. If you dream of sinking in quicksand suggests waisted time – sand a negative symbol that contains no life and lacks water (emotions).

Sinking connects us to our current emotional state of mind. Water is synonymous with our emotions and once we are sinking in our dreams we are overwhelmed in our daily life. We are unable to breath or get up to the surface as you struggle for air. A mirror image struggling to stay afloat in your relationship, work or past emotions.