Parasite dream meaning is explained below using 6 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Nancy Wagaman

Dependence.

Someone else taking something from you (energy, time, attention, money, etc.) without your permission.

A relationship in which one individual takes from the other one.

A feeling or fear of being sabotaged.

Allowing something (an activity, habit, etc.) to sap your energy or time.

The idea of you doing one of the previously mentioned things to someone else.

See Insect, Sucking, Leech, Mosquito, Maggots, Larva

Source: The Curious Dreamer’s Dream Dictionary • Author: Nancy Wagaman

Interpretation 2 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Dreams of parasites represent that you are letting little things eat at you. This dream also may be showing you that something or someone (maybe you) in your waking state is draining your energy, eating away at your -esteem, and draining your energy.

See Vampire.

Source: Strangest Dream Explanations • Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Interpretation 3 — myjellybean

To see a parasite in your dream suggests that you are feeling physically drained.

It is also an indication that you are taking without giving back. You are becoming too dependent on others.

Source: My Dream Interpretation • Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 4 — Betty Bethards

Something or someone that eats away at you and drains energy; can be own negative thinking and fear, or relationship with another person who is sapping energy.

See also Leech, Vampire.

Source: The Dream Books Symbols • Author: Betty Bethards

Interpretation 5 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. An abusive, draining relationship or situation.

2. De­pendence to the point of taking advantage.

Source: New American Dream Dictionary • Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Interpretation 6 — Margaret Hamilton

Insignificant one who lives off others; a moocher
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited • Author: Margaret Hamilton