Affliction dream meaning is explained below using 4 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To dream that affliction lays a heavy hand upon you and calls your energy to a halt, foretells that some disaster is surely approaching you.

To see others afflicted, foretells that you will be surrounded by many ills and misfortunes.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 2 — Internet Archive - Anonymous

A dream of contrary—the greater your trouble and difficulty in your dream, the more certain is your success in life.
Source: Mystic Dream Book Author: Internet Archive - Anonymous

Interpretation 3 — Silvana Amar

A true dream of contrary; the greater the affliction in your dream the more certain will be your success in life. 
Source: The Bedside Dream Dictionary Author: Silvana Amar

Interpretation 4 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

A true dream of contrary; the greater the affliction in your dream the more certain will be your success in life.
Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett