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Trapped In Barbie's House (S&D)

by Anonymous

Last night I dreamt that I was eight years old, and I was exploring this giant mansion. A beautiful blonde model was touring me around the mansion (it was her house), but when she went upstairs, I lost her.


I was really disoriented in this giant house, when suddenly I realized that I had to go pee really badly. Somehow, I knew where the bathroom door was, but when I tried to open it, the door wouldn't open. Concerned and anxious, I turned around to see a real-life "Ken" doll, and as I asked him why the door wouldn't open, he smiled evilly at me.

A wave of panic flew over me as I realized that I was trapped inside Barbie's plastic house-- from my childhood. I ran to another room, and in this room was a pile of miscellaneous toys, but for some reason I knew that the rule was I could not touch them. Still desperate for the bathroom, but unable to find a place to go, I woke up in anxiety.

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Oct 07, 2017
 What it might mean? NEW
by: Anonymous

In my opinion, and just speaking as an outsider. It sounds like this Is dream with the feeling of difficulty you may have or had, with parting ways from certain aspects of your childhood. You're trapped, the ken is evil. You're not allowed to touch these toys for "some reason". In other words, you're older, you no longer play with toys, a lot of child like fun has dispersed and as it goes with many of us... it's hard to- not part with childhood, but to adult and let go of so much of that innocence. And I hope I'm not overstepping, seeing as how I don't know you- just my inference on what I think the dream means... I do believe there's a deeper meaning within dreams- and this dream sounds interesting!
Mar 16, 2018
 I had the same dream NEW
by: Anonymous

When I was younger I had almost the same exact dream, exept Barbie and Ken were replaced with my mom and dad. (Although you could also say that my mom and dad do vaguely resemble Barbie and Ken via hair color and other small similarities) I remember the room of toys and the problem of having to go to the bathroom... I still panic when I see my old doll house; which has been passed on to my niece.
Feb 05, 2023
 this is the real NEW
by: bido

This dream may symbolize feelings of anxiety or insecurity in the dreamer's life. The giant mansion could represent the dreamer's life or their current situation, while the blonde model could represent someone the dreamer looks up to. losing the blonde model could symbolize losing sight of what's important, while the Ken doll could represent a controlling or manipulative figure in the dreamer's life. The miscellaneous toys could represent the dreamer's childhood or something they're missing in their life.
Mar 04, 2024
 thats me fr NEW
by: Anonymous

I had that exact same dream ong

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