I was out in a town I didn't know, with people I can't put names or faces to. We were all drinking and just walking around having a good night. We ran out of drinks and started getting hungry so we went to a local supermarket that was open late. Upon arrival to the store I'd been pushed into what felt like someone else's perspective purely based on what happened next. There was an active shooter at this shop which again is very weird because I live in the UK and that just doesn't happen here, not often anyway and not where I live. For some reason I became involved in helping the situation and found myself actively trying to find and kill this individual with the gun. Police were on scene and doing their best to fix the situation but it was taking a long time and people were hurt, screaming and confused. I was about to leave the area but I found a carbine rifle next to a wounded officer so I picked it up and went out of my way to move him to safety before looking for the shooter, who after a short time I spotted trying to blend into the panicked crowd and escape. I shouted loud enough that they turned and saw that I knew what was going on which in turn caused them to start firing on me. They missed luckily and I reacted and started shooting back, he was hit and killed almost immediately. Thinking the situation was dealt with I dropped the rifle and went to walk away but heard more shouting and became confused, there was another gunman involved, I turned and was shot 8 times then everything fast forwards and I'm in some kind of classroom having a panic attack about this ordeal that I've just gone through. I'm crying and screaming, covering my ears and rocking back amd forth, inconsolable until my aunt takes me out the room. Again time shifts and after walking out the class I'm now at my girlfriends parents house and instead of comfort and support I'm met with arguments and questioning not only from my girlfriend but her parents too. I became full of rage being questionned like this i mean id just been through something tramuatic both physically and mentally. My girlfriend leaves the room and opens the front door which makes me even angrier at this point because she's now ignoring me and our 3 house cats escape and this causes me to wake up in a cold sweat
This dream may symbolize some emotional and psychological turmoil that you are currently experiencing. The unfamiliar town and people may represent unfamiliar aspects of yourself or unknown situations in your life. The drinking and carefree atmosphere at the beginning of the dream could suggest a desire for escape or having a good time.
The sudden shift to an active shooter situation could symbolize a sense of danger or threat in your life. It may represent some form of aggression or conflict that you feel the need to confront or overcome. Your involvement in trying to find and kill the shooter could reflect your desire to take control and protect yourself or others in a challenging situation.
The classroom scene where you have a panic attack suggests that you may be feeling overwhelmed or stressed in your waking life. The crying, screaming, and covering of ears may symbolize a need to release pent-up emotions and a desire to shield yourself from further stress.
The shift to your girlfriend's parents' house and the arguments and questioning you face may represent feelings of being judged or misunderstood in your personal relationships. The rage you feel in response to the questioning could indicate unresolved anger or frustration.
The escape of the cats and your reaction in the dream could symbolize a fear of losing control or important aspects of your life. It may reflect a fear of losing support or stability in your relationships.
Overall, this dream suggests that you may be dealing with some internal conflicts and external pressures in your life. It may be beneficial to explore these emotions, communicate your needs to your loved ones, and seek support to address any unresolved issues.