I'm back in high school and I'm getting ready for my football game. I can find my helmet no matter what I do. The game starts and I am unable to participate.
Dreams about high school often symbolize a time of transition or a desire to revisit a specific time in your life. Football games in dreams can represent competitiveness or the desire for success or achievement. The fact that you cannot find your helmet in the dream suggests a sense of unpreparedness or feeling vulnerable in your current endeavors. You may feel like there is some hurdle you cannot overcome, and the feeling of being unable to participate in the game likely represents an inability to achieve your goals or participate in a particular situation in your waking life. This dream may be a sign that you feel like you are unready to face certain challenges. It could be beneficial to reflect on what these challenges might be, and work on building confidence and preparation to move forward towards success.