Relief

Relieved, Feeling relieved, Sigh of relief

Relief is the feeling of a weight lifting: the exam is over, the missing keys are found, the bad news turns out to be a mistake. When it appears while you sleep, it often follows a stretch of tension in waking life and shows your mind is starting to set it down. Relief that arrives through someone else's help suggests you're learning to accept support. Notice what the dream released you from, because that's the worry that has been taking up the most space.

Dream variations

• Relief after a close callYou narrowly avoided something you'd been dreading. Take the lesson, and give yourself a moment to breathe out.
• Relief when a secret comes outSomething hidden is no longer weighing on you. Being open turned out to be easier than you feared.
• Crying with reliefStress you've held for a long time is finally draining away. Let it, and don't rush to tidy your feelings away.

Related symbols

Worry · Peace · Happiness · Crying

Dream interpretations are for entertainment.