Ticks are blood suckers, and they are the same in your dreams. Often draining large amounts of energy from the host. When you see ticks in your dream, there is a situation or event currently on your mind that keeps sucking up your time and energy. Find and address this issue immediately to save your career and relationships.
It could be vices such as drug use, alcohol abuse, or bad relationships that are slowly destroying your life. Put an end to it immediately.