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May 13
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

I don't actually dream of my sons. Strange, I know, but they've been gone out of my life most of 15 years. I haven't talked to them in two years. My youngest, I suspect has inherited my bipolar disorder. He's avoiding me like the plague. he's nearly 30 and I wish I could get him diagnosed and treated.

May 15
MyDepressionTeam

What a tender and relatable experience to share! Dreaming of your adult children as babies or toddlers is actually quite common, especially for parents living with depression.

Dreams often reflect our emotional world — and for parents, those early years with children can hold some of the most intense feelings of love Show Full Answer

What a tender and relatable experience to share! Dreaming of your adult children as babies or toddlers is actually quite common, especially for parents living with depression.

Dreams often reflect our emotional world — and for parents, those early years with children can hold some of the most intense feelings of love, protectiveness, and connection.

A few reasons this might happen:

- Nostalgia — Your mind may be revisiting simpler, more nurturing times
- Emotional processing — Depression can stir up deep feelings about relationships and the past
- Unresolved emotions — Sometimes dreams help work through feelings we haven't fully addressed while awake

It's worth gently reflecting on how your relationship with your son feels *now*. Depression can sometimes make us long for closeness or feel disconnected from loved ones, and dreams can be a window into those feelings.

Talking to a therapist about recurring dream themes can be a really meaningful part of managing depression — they can help unpack what your mind might be working through at night.

May 13
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I don't dream. At least if I do I don't remember them.
The only time I remember dreaming is when I was pregnant. I had a dream I was at a store picking out a boy or girl baby off the shelf.
I remember I was struggling to pick either boy or girl. I picked a girl.

At some point I miscarried a twin. So I thought that was why I couldn't decide which i should pick at the store!! lol how corny is that

May 15
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Good question, no I never have and have 3.

May 15
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Praying for you 🙏

May 15

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