Are dreams did have similar themes. I was crying because of separation from my sister, because the two strangers were indifferent to me, and because I knew I was going on a long journey into the unknown - I sensed it would be a long walk along the river before I could make my way up to the bank again. I also cried because my twin didn't seem to care about my plight. She walked away rather than assure me that she would get help - a rope would have been nice.
How nice for you to "emerge from the other side invigorated!" What a nice dream!