I was at a lake and there was a woman who looked similar to me, but slightly off. She pushed me into the lake jumped in and started drowning me. When my head would resurface I would try to scream. People on the beach were watching and I would yell at them. When they acknowledged me, they just laughed.
Dreams involving water, particularly lakes, often symbolize emotions and the subconscious mind. The presence of a woman who looks similar to you but is “slightly off” could represent a part of yourself that you are struggling with or are trying to reconcile. This figure might symbolize aspects of your identity, feelings, or thoughts that you find difficult or even threatening.
Being pushed into the lake and subsequently drowning can represent feelings of being overwhelmed by these emotions or struggles. The act of drowning signifies a loss of control or feeling suffocated by circumstances, perhaps suggesting that you might feel like you're being submerged in challenges or issues in your waking life.
The people on the beach who watch and laugh might symbolize feelings of isolation or abandonment. They could represent societal expectations or the indifference of others to your struggles, highlighting a sense of vulnerability that you feel is not being recognized or supported.
Overall, this dream could reflect feelings of internal conflict, emotional overwhelm, and possibly a desire for help or recognition in the face of your challenges. It may be worth exploring what in your waking life might be making you feel this way and whether there are aspects of yourself or your situation you need to confront or resolve.