Hostage Dream Meaning
Dream interpretation
Dreaming that you are held captive comes from a strong feeling of being trapped in some situation in your life. Hands and feet tied, no way out: this scene recalls a relationship, a job or a responsibility in your waking life that you see no way to escape. Who is holding you captive changes much of the meaning.
Being held captive by a stranger
This speaks of pressure from outside, such as money troubles or social expectations.
Being held captive by someone you know
It shows you feel your freedom is being cut back somewhere inside that relationship.
Escaping from captivity
If you manage to free yourself, your faith in your own ability to deal with problems is coming back.
However uncomfortable a captivity dream is, it often leaves you with a practical question when you wake: which tie is it time to loosen now? Often the first step toward freedom is admitting to yourself how tightly that tie has really closed around you.
