Abstinence – There are a multitude of things that can be abstained from in dreams. To abstain from food could indicate an ascetic tendency or desire. It could also indicate an unhealthy relationship with food in the waking life. Abstaining from sex in a dream often indicates a fear of the body or a fear of vulnerability. Abstinence often indicates a desire for control over a certain aspect, by denying it to oneself. It also indicates a desire for self-discipline and self-control, often connected to spirituality.