Dream: This is my attempt at describing what I saw- I apologize if it isn’t sufficiently vivid, but I wrote this on my phone. Anyways, the dream started right as I feel asleep, which was the first sign to me that it was notable; usually, I don’t have memorable dreams until the morning (7am-10am or so). It was the only dream I would have that entire night, as well. It began with me waking up in a mysterious jungle of sorts, I was naked so I clothed myself with nearby leaves and natural cover. I didn’t know where I was, but there was a quiet, almost peaceful feel to the woods. That’s when I noticed I wasn’t alone: all around me in the tall, ancient trees were little monkeys, with gigantic neon green eyes. They seemed nice, and because I didn’t know where I was and because they urged me to follow them, I walked with the monkeys to the base of a mountain. They began to ascend (easily I might add) while I took the longer route circling around the sides of the mountain until I reached what appeared to be the top. At the top, it was a plateau full of beautiful birch trees- the most pretty ones I had ever laid eyes on. Immediately, i noticed the trees had “eyes.” This is the part I fixate on the most: I learned that the monkeys had hollowed out these bitch trees and were living in them as a nest, watching me from the interior of the trees. Here I was, surrounded by a white forest of green eyes. The dream didn’t end there, however. A robed monkey with a giant beard surprised me from behind, and told me to follow him- he kind of looked like Po’s dad from kung fu panda if I remember correctly. Anyways, I followed him to this long, rickety bridge, which gazed over a deep body of water with jagged rocks. I remember he crossed with no problem, but as I looked down at the waters, I saw how immeasurably cold they were just from the glance. The waters were so dark pitched it almost looked purple, and beneath the inky waves I saw visions of great, writhing white monsters of gnashing teeth struggling against one another in vain attempt to rise to the surface and escape. It looked miserable. I crossed the bridge, but from there I don’t remember what happened- the dream for all intents and purposes ended. All I can recollect from what happened after was a vague feeling that I spoke with someone on the other side, but the details of the conversation escape me.
Significant Life Events: The dream actually took place months ago, but because of the nature of it and lucidity I have not forgotten it. I’m not particularly experiencing any extreme fears, or struggling with relationships- but when I had the dream i was transitioning back into my second year of college which was somewhat stressful because of corona.
Background: Male, 19, white and currently a student. Not sure if it matters but I’m religious and from America.
Mental Illness Or Depression: Nope, zero mental illnesses or long term depression experiences
Location: Minnesota
Feelings About People: There were no people, only animals- but none of them were of malicious nature, they were natural inhabitants of the world I briefly visited.
Relationship Status: Single
When And How Often: Months ago, and it’s not recurring but sometimes I have flashbacks and remember another minute detail of it.