we started by going to a retreat or festival. i was separated from my partner. then people started turning to zombies and i had to run a lot. i had some help from friends but mostly it was me trying to get away from the zombies. it was scary and felt very violent.
Dreams involving zombies often symbolize feelings of fear, anxiety, or a sense of losing control in some aspect of your life. In your dream, the retreat or festival setting may represent a desire for community, personal growth, or a break from routine, but the fact that you were separated from your partner could indicate feelings of vulnerability or fear of disconnection in your relationship.
The transformation of people into zombies suggests that you may perceive a threat from those around you, or it could represent feelings of isolation or alienation from your social circle. Running away signifies your instinctual need to escape from overwhelming situations or emotions, and the fear you experienced points to an underlying anxiety about facing change or the unknown.
Having friends to help you implies that while you feel overwhelmed, you do have support available, even if it may not feel sufficient in the moment. The violence in the dream can reflect internal turmoil or conflict in dealing with pressures in your life.
Overall, this dream may be expressing fears of losing connection with loved ones or feeling overwhelmed by external expectations. It might be beneficial to reflect on your relationships and any current stressors in your life to identify areas where you feel unsure or frightened.