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Is it normal to dream about getting shot?

Mostly.Normal for most people

Yes, dreams about being shot can happen, and they don’t mean you want it or that it will happen. Stress, fear, or things you’ve seen or heard can all show up in vivid dreams.

Dreams can throw frightening, violent scenes at you without reflecting what you want or believe. Stress, feeling threatened or powerless, and media you’ve seen can all feed into that kind of nightmare—though sometimes a dream is just a strange mash-up with no clear meaning.

If it happens once in a while, it’s generally nothing to worry about. If the dreams keep recurring or leave you anxious or exhausted during the day, it may help to look at what’s stressing you or talk it through with someone you trust.

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