The meaning of feeling despondent in a dream signifies that you need to mend broken relationships and shake off fears. Doesn’t mean, however, that it is going to be easy because the darkness of depression overwhelms our waking self. Other dream possibilities include things such as being betrayed or losing your identity.
Some people also attribute feelings of depression with feelings of entrapment and inability to escape their guilt and inner demons. Some women said they were even feeling more guilt rather than despair during this period while some find relief in job losses and break ups where they no longer feel pressure on trying to be perfect.
Depression in dreams tend to be a lot more vivid and detailed than the ones containing no sadness. These dreams can reflect misery and hopelessness, which can be symptoms of anorexia, chronic depression, schizophrenia or even PTSD.