The Curious Dreamer’s Dream Dictionary

by Nancy Wagaman
Emotional hurt, or the way you’ve reacted to it within your consciousness.

A feeling or fear of someone hurting you.

Self-inflicted bruises (such as from accidentally bumping into objects) can represent: allowing your boundaries to be crossed or your integrity to be compromised, subconscious self-sabotage, an opportunity for greater self-care.

See Hurt, Being, Injured

My Dream Interpretation

by myjellybean
To dream that you have a bruise, represents stress and pressure that you are dealing with in your real life. It may also refer to a reawakening of old, emotional wounds. Consider the symbolism of the specific part of your body that is bruised.

The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams

by Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett
There is a distinct warning against too much high living in a dream of bruises on yourself or someone else.

If the bruises were on the legs, your reputation could be at stake. Slow down! See also Body.