Some authors support the theory that the unconscious is warning us through dreams about a possible incubation of a disease, or some organic weakness. But others point out that the dream shows us a need for affection and care. There is also a curious and old theory referred to dreaming that a family member gets sick. If in the dream the relative is the parent it may be a prediction of some disease in our head. If the mother gets sick, the disease will be in the belly. In the case of a child, it will be the heart that gets sick and if the brothers or sisters are sick our arms and legs are in danger.

Wistfully contemplating old photographs reveals that we are anchored in the past. If we are photographing a person indicates that we have a particular interest in them. If we look at a photograph of ourselves that reveals how we are or how we want to be.

Old age.

…Dreaming of rust on articles, old pieces of tin, or iron, is significant of depression of your surroundings. Sickness, decline in fortune and false friends are filling your sphere….

…Seeing a wall in a dream means obstacles and limitations. There is a barrier that obstructs your progress. You’re too much dependent on your old habits and ways of thinking. Dreaming that you’re jumping over a wall suggests that you will overcome strong obstacles to succeed. Dreaming that you’re demolishing a wall indicates that you will break barriers and you will overcome your limitations. Seeing a wall crumble indicates that you easily rise from your problems and overcome your barriers. Dreaming that you’re building a wall represents a bad relationship. On the other hand, it indicates that you will accept your limitations. Dreaming that you’re hiding behind a wall suggests that you’re embarrassed of some relationships. Dreaming that you’re being thrown to a wall indicates some ways to break barriers and limitations….

…Dreaming of machinery, denotes you will undertake some project which will give great anxiety, but which will finally result in good for you. To see old machinery, foretells enemies will overcome in your strivings to build up your fortune. To become entangled in machinery, foretells loss in your business, and much unhappiness will follow. Loss from bad deals generally follows this dream….

…end of something in your life. Maybe you are trying to get rid of old habits? If the other person that is close to you is dying, then it could show your fear of losing this person, because of his importance in your life. Alternatively, if the other person is dying, then it could indicate the feelings that are dead for him. You are no longer in love with this person or lost the respect for him. The negative meaning of dying could be interpreted only if you are in some unhealthy relationships that bring only sadness and unhappiness. This dream could suggest you to finish it as soon as it is possible. If you are dying, then it could also signify the responsibilities you are trying to avoid and wish to escape. Perhaps current situation of your waking life gives you much stress and you wish to disappear….