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Never-ending Pulling Gum Out of My Mouth

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This is probably the second time I’ve had a dream like this. Having gum constantly in my mouth and throughout the whole dream I am constantly pulling the gum out, but it is never-ending.

The dream was basically revolved around me moving. My boyfriend and older brother were there to help me move. But the most significant (and odd) thing about the dream is that I always had a mouth full of gum, even though I was constantly pulling the stretchy substance out. In the dream I wasn’t scared about it or anything, I was going on about my day like nothing. It was really more of a nuisance then anything.

Anyways, here is the symbolic interpretations of my sticky gum situation:

To dream that you are unable to get rid of your gum suggests that you are experiencing some indecision, powerlessness or frustration. You may lack understanding in a situation or find that a current problem is overwhelming. The  gum in your mouth is a metaphor for something that you are trying to process or digest. Perhaps you feel that you have bitten off more than you can chew.
— DreamMoods

Dreams of chewing something might indicate a need to sort things out. Chewing gum may represent going through the same experience over and over again.
— MythsDreamsSymbols

When you dream of gum it indicates feelings of being trapped and susceptible. You seem to be stuck in a situation in your life. If you cannot get rid of the gum, whether it sticks to your hand or your mouth, you are upset by your inability to get away from the problem.
— DreamDictionary

I was also surprised to see that it could be a sign of a serious health condition!

Dreams of pulling gum out of your mouth or gum being stuck in your mouth are classic examples of “dream incorporation” – where an actual event that is physically occurring in or to your body becomes included into the story-line of a dream. Such dreams (which may also involve string or hair) are often indications of an air blockage or difficulty breathing during sleep and have been known to be symptomatic of a life threatening sleep disorder called sleep apnea.
— DreamDoctor

I actually agree with the first interpretation. There are a million things going on in my life at the moment, and I am overwhelmed. I will also be moving again in January, and have yet to find a place to move into yet.