Recurring dream - maybe an ADC?

[estrella]

I've been having a sort of recurring dream over the past several years - pretty much since my best friend passed on. Every several months I dream that I'm visiting with her and each time, she has never died. I am overjoyed to see her and spend the time with her. And always, in the dream, I realize that she did indeed pass on. Also, it seems that I dream of her when I'm going through a particularly stressful or traumatic time in my life.

Does anyone have any ideas or insight into this?

Thanks,
Estrella

[PsyQuestor]

I have this same dream about my Dad. We'll sit and drink coffee and talk about things that are going on in my life. Sometime during the dream I always realise that he has passed and then I wake up :( I don't think mine is an ADC because of several things; although it does feel very real to me (one of the signs that it is an ADC). The main reason i don't think it is, is that I always want to cry after waking up. Usually ADC's leave you feeling good (like any visit from a loved one would.)

I think since my Dad and I were very close and I discussed everything with him, it is my way of working problems out in my dreams, and not a visit.