Topics Thoughts & feelings

Is it normal to dream about murdering someone?

Yep.Totally normal

Yes. Violent dreams can be unsettling, but dreaming about harming someone doesn’t mean you want to do it or will act on it.

Yes—people can have violent or disturbing dreams, sometimes out of nowhere. Dreams often mash together stress, memories, fears, and random imagery; they aren’t a reliable statement of what you want or who you are.

If the dream is upsetting, it may help to remind yourself that it was a dream, not an intention. If nightmares keep disrupting your sleep or you’re also having real-life urges or plans to hurt someone, reach out to a mental health professional or someone you trust for support.

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