Laxative dream meaning is explained below using 6 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.
Interpretation 1 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett
To dream that you had to take a laxative predicts that you will be called on to perform a difficult duty which will, however, be to your eventual credit, but if your dream concerned administering a laxative, it signifies a gain where you expected a loss.
See also Constipation, Bowel Movement, and Feces.
Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams • Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett
Interpretation 2 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin
1. Emotional “constipation” or repression, often regarding a specific situation.
2. A need or desire for cleansing—often health related, possibly emotional.
3. Difficult work in the offing.
Source: New American Dream Dictionary • Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin
Interpretation 3 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous
Dreams of a laxative symbolize a need for release from negative and toxic thoughts and feelings. This dream reflects your desire to be rid of all that would weigh you down.
Source: Strangest Dream Explanations • Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous
Interpretation 4 — Betty Bethards
Cleansing of the body; let go and release guilts, fears and hurts, suppressed emotions.
Source: The Dream Books Symbols • Author: Betty Bethards
Interpretation 5 — Margaret Hamilton
Used to induce emotional relief from spiritually digested problems; see “bowels”
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited • Author: Margaret Hamilton
Interpretation 6 — Ibn Seerin
(See Medicine)
Source: Islamic Dream Interpretation • Author: Ibn Seerin