I had a dream that I went to the dentist, and I had a cavity, and when the dentist came in, he told me that I had to get my arm amputated because the cavity had spread to my arm. I accepted and they wrapped my arm in rags soaked in iodine and told me that would my arm not bleed when they cut it off and that it would also stop the pain. They strapped me down to a chair and then cut my arm off. They didn’t give me a prosthetic so I had to live with only having a nub for the time being. I had to go to school and everyone was staring at me and they were asking me what happened and that they were sorry for me. This boy named Gregory then went up to me and started giving me advice and when I questioned why he was doing that, he revealed that he was also an amputee and told me how he dealt with everything I would be dealing with. Then, Lorde started performing in the school’s football field, but then it turned out that it wasn’t actually Lorde and instead it was my friend, Karla. When everyone realized it was Karla, people started taking turns singing, and this one boy named Adrian Salinas started singing and everyone was blown away by his singing because he is the last person anyone would expect to sing. Once the applause died out, they all spread out and turned their attention to me, so I ran out to my car, but they swarmed to my car and surrounded it, looking inside the windows to see my missing arm. When I went to my job, I had to prepare bottles of sauce, but since the arm that was amputated was my left arm, and I’m left-handed, I was unable to do anything properly, and I was spilling most of the sauces, I then had to write labels for the sauces but I couldn’t since I didn’t know how to write with my right hand, and out of frustration I started sobbing, and that’s the last thing I remember before I woke up.
Dreams are highly individual and can have various interpretations depending on the personal experiences and emotions of the dreamer. However, I can offer some potential interpretations for the symbols in your dream:
Dentist and Cavity: The dentist and the cavity may symbolize the need for healing or addressing an issue in your waking life. Perhaps there is something that needs attention or repair, and the dream might be urging you to take action.
Arm Amputation: This could represent a feeling of loss or an inability to fully function or accomplish tasks due to a perceived deficiency. It may symbolize a fear of losing something important to you or a fear of being handicapped in some way.
School and Staring: Going to school and being stared at by others could indicate feelings of vulnerability or insecurity in social situations. It might reflect a fear of being judged or feeling self-conscious about a particular aspect of yourself.
Gregory and Karla: These individuals offering advice and support could represent the presence of helpful influences or role models in your life. They may symbolize the possibility of finding guidance and understanding from unexpected sources.
Lorde/Karla's Performance: The appearance of Lorde and then your friend Karla taking over could symbolize unpredictable or unexpected changes in your life. It might suggest that things are not always as they seem, and you have to adapt to unexpected circumstances.
Sauce Preparation and Inability to Perform Properly: This part of the dream could signify feelings of inadequacy or frustration in achieving your goals or fulfilling your responsibilities. It might reflect a fear of not being able to meet expectations, especially in areas where you feel most capable or confident.
Overall, this dream could be highlighting feelings of vulnerability, loss, and the need for adaptation or learning to cope with unexpected changes. It might be beneficial to reflect on any current challenges or situations in your waking life that resonate with these dream symbols and consider how they relate to your emotions and experiences. Remember, the most accurate interpretation will ultimately come from your own insights and introspection.