General Meaning
Being-chased dreams are among the most common nightmare themes. They almost always point to something you are avoiding facing in your life.
Psychological View
The figure chasing you is often a symbol of what you are running from: an anxiety, a responsibility, a suppressed emotion, or a truth you don't want to accept. Recognizing the pursuer — stopping to look at it — is the key that transforms these dreams.
Possible Interpretations
- Running away: postponing or suppressing a problem.
- Turning to face the pursuer: being ready to confront it.
- Hiding: a need to protect yourself from a conflict.
- A familiar person chasing you: an unresolved matter with that person or the quality they represent.