Restrained dream meaning is explained below using 2 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Nancy Wagaman

Being physically restrained can represent: Feeling or fearing a lack of freedom or power (physical, emotional, or mental).

Feeling unable to maneuver, escape a situation, or make progress somehow in your life.

See Tormented, Hostage, Prison, Holding, Holding a Person

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

Interpretation 2 — Margaret Hamilton

See “bound”
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited Author: Margaret Hamilton