The psychological interpretation of being afraid in a dream is a common nightmare or anxiety dream. It means that you may be feeling stressed or out of control in your waking life and are projecting your fears on to a subconscious level. When they’re brought to light, these fears can become manageable and not so scary after all.
Dreaming of being afraid means there are elements in your waking hours hindering you from performing at optimal levels. Some of these fears are unfounded, and mostly arises from too much rationalization. What’s the worst that can happened to you if you confront these fears?
Live the life you always dreamed of living and do not be afraid anymore.