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Dream/Cancer Survey Results - February 1, 1998
February 1, 1998
Before I tell you the results of the survey you so graciously took the time to complete, know that I truly want to e-mail you in response to your heartfelt questions. But I need a current e-mail address.
In response to "Z" in Mexico:
First - Dreaming of demonic possession is a symbol of your fear of what is inside your body - cancer. Hopefully your operation revealed you don't have cancer. If so, I predict your demonic nightmares will disappear. If not, you must visualize a powerful personal image that will fight the cancer cells. I chose teal and mauve oceans waves surging through my body, complete with sound. Every night before sleep, I lie quietly and cleanse my body and soul. I breathe in healing water and exhale orange-brown filth. "Z", please e-mail me again and tell me how you are.
Second - How interesting that you, too, have developed a fascination with frogs at this time. I drew frogs for years before discovering that frogs are a dual symbol for warty fears and soaring spiritual creativity. In Ancient Egyptian times, both the Frog and the Fish were interrelated symbols of Rebirth.
Again, my thoughts and prayers are with you. - Diana
Dream/Cancer Survey Results: as of February 2, 1998
Following are the most current results. Thank-you to all of you who took your time to complete the survey. No conclusions can be made at this time. This survey needs many more participants for comprehensive interpretation. As more surveys are completed, I will update the survey results.
58% of the participants have had cancer. 42% have not: they have family and/or friends with cancer.
| Male: | 33% |
| Female: | 67% |
| 50+ years of age | 42% |
| 40-49 years of age | 17% |
| 30-39 years of age | 25% |
| 20-29 years of age | 17% |
Occupations:
bureaucrat
homemaker
management
management consultant
process mistress
R.N.
R.N. - Administrator
real estate agent
retired
secretary
teacher
Locations:
| 60% | - suburban |
| 17% | - urban |
| 8% | - rural |
My Observations:
The following percentages differ between those who have had cancer and those who have had family or friends with cancer. In the future, this survey will present separately the responses of those who personally cope with their cancer and those who have loved ones with cancer.
92%...view dreams as the subconscious
42%...view dreams as ESP
50%...believe dreams foretell the future
92%...believe dreaming is a way of dealing with reality
17%...write down their dreams
100%...remember their dreams
92%...discuss their dreams with others
Kinds of cancer reported by survey takers:
42% breast cancer 8% colon cancer 8% non-hodgkins lymphoma 17% Stage IV inoperable adenocarcinoma of lungs and lymph 8% liver
Kinds of Treatment:
| Chemotherapy | 66% |
| Surgery | 66% |
| Radiation | 23% |
| Psychotherapy | 17% |
| Hypnotherapy | 58% |
| Counseling | 50% |
| Support Group | 42% |
| Religious Belief | 50% |
| Yourself | 66% |
| Other: | Herbal & Nutrition |
| My art | |
| candles, incense, touch |
58% use dreams and/or imaging as treatment to deal with cancer or stress:
Church and prayer
Think about water and nature
Dolphins, water, dogs
Warriors
Birds eating birdseed
Cartoon-like images of medications kicking cancerous cells.
deceased husband. prediagnosis: "I asked my subconscious if I had cancer. My chest opened up and I was filled with maggots."Types of Dreams:
Pre-cancer dreams: 33% During cancer dreams: 42% Cancer treatment dreams: 25% Post/Survival dreams: 17% Stress Dreams: 58% While combating stress dreams: 42% Post stress dreams: 58% Other: 17%
How Has Your Life Changed?:
| Improved | Worsened | No Change | |
| Career | 50% | 8% | 33% |
| Self-image | 50% | 17% | 25% |
| Relationships | 50% | 8% | 33% |
| Spirit | 42% | 17% | 33% |
| Your reactions | 50% | 17% | 25% |
| Spouse | 17% | 25% | 50% |
| Parent | 50% | 8% | 33% |
| Children | 50% | 8% | 33% |
| Siblings | 50% | 0% | 8% |
As a result of discussing, remembering and/or writing down your dreams:
| Are you better able to cope while dreaming? | 8% say yes |
| Are you more able to cope with stress and/or problems when awake? | 25% say yes |
| Do you feel more connected to those around you? | 25% say yes |
| Have you changed the way you react when awake? | 33% say yes |
How do you see yourself while you dream?
Actor 25% Observer 8% Director 0% Combination 50%
Describe your reoccurring dreams:
Horrible nightmares of demonic possession.
I dream about my deceased husband.
Water, roads, flying.
Bodies of water, mostly ocean.
Tidal waves.
Violent running, screaming, being chased and attacked, blood, death, very black and dark, brutal, savage things attack.
House dreams - moving in and moving out.
Frightening black and orange colors.