Stuck in a Lift, (how would you cope?)

[nodisharmony]

Many people suffer from Claustrophobia & the thought of being stuck in a lift is probably a nightmare, not even thinking about:bawling:

But imagine a packed out lift, with about 10 people squashed in & the lift suddenly stops and there is nothing you can do, or anyone else either.

But as the hours pass by, a couple out of the trapped 10 members of the public want to go to the toilet and can't wait, so they relieve themselves inside the lift.

The air is getting smellier and the smell from the urine or other is reeking and there is nothing you could do, but wait.

I am stating a lengthy and horrible scenario, I know, but even if it wasn't as bad as I have described

1) Could you cope & what would you do in that situation?

2) Do you worry about entering lifts?

3) Does this cross your mind and the stairs look like a safer option?





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[Jack]

I was once stuck in a really small lift with 7 other people for about half an hour.

[nodisharmony]

Originally posted by Jackboi89
I was once stuck in a really small lift with 7 other people for about half an hour.

Was it a horrible experience Jackboi89 ?


or did you get to know the 7 other people and have a good chat?





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[Jack]

It wasn't that bad. There was a lot of nervous laughing going on when we were waiting for the lift engineer, who took ages lol.

[Mrluvaluva]

Nick. What is with all the weird threads? Has anyone taken a dump yet? :yuk:

[nodisharmony]

Originally posted by Mrluvaluva
Nick. What is with all the weird threads? Has anyone taken a dump yet? :yuk:

Getting stuck in a lift isn't fun ya' know:sad::sad:

Especially in a tower-block, if you've gotta go, you gotta go:laugh::laugh:






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[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by nodisharmony

Getting stuck in a lift isn't fun ya' know:sad::sad:

Especially in a tower-block, if you've gotta go, you gotta go:laugh::laugh:




Is this a personal experience, or a phobia of yours?

[Corkie]

I very rarely go into a lift. When I do I always feel unsafe and hope to god it doesn't get stuck...

If I ever do get stuck I hope I at least have someone I know with me to keep me occupyed.

[stacey]

i would hate that, i think i'd just curl up and cry in the corner of the lift until i got out

[Mrluvaluva]

I went in one in NY that went tremendously fast. That was a bit worrying on the way down. Why can't we be stuck in a lift with someone really sexy and have rampant sex? That would be more interesting. :bigsmile:

[Bells]

I've been stuck in a lift before. It was horrible though because it went pitch black and I was on my own... I knew it had happened before with some other people, but at least they weren't alone! I just kept pressing the alarm button. It's not put me off lifts though... I just prefer it and it makes more sense to me to go with someone else. And if it weren't for the lights going off too, it wouldn't have bothered me as much.

[nodisharmony]

Originally posted by Mrluvaluva
Originally posted by nodisharmony

Getting stuck in a lift isn't fun ya' know:sad::sad:

Especially in a tower-block, if you've gotta go, you gotta go:laugh::laugh:




Is this a personal experience, or a phobia of yours?

I was holiday abroad and the hotel lift kept breaking down and one night, about three of us got stuck in there and the power went too, but there was only 6 floors I think, but I was about 11 years old, so it was a bit scary.

I have no problems with lifts today, but I know a few mates who are a little scared and one in particular chickens out and uses the stairs.

I don't like walking up stairs.

That can wear you out:thumbs2:





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[nodisharmony]

Originally posted by Jackboi89
It wasn't that bad. There was a lot of nervous laughing going on when we were waiting for the lift engineer, who took ages lol.

Lift engineers are never there when you want them:wink:

When the lift breaks down, that will be lunch time and he will be busy eating, typical.....:mad:






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[Sarah.]

I do think about it when I go in lifts but it doesn't bother me as much into using the stairs. As long as you can contact someone then that's ok i suppose. I wouldn't like to get stuck in one on my own, maybe with someone niceee :) haha.

[BigSister]

I would be ok if it was only a few minutes but if it was a while i would probably panick

[cgimusic]

I would just fall asleep on the floor.

[CassetteFinger]

that oine of my fears being stuck in a lift why i always wanna take the stairs.

[MarkWaldorf]

I'd die. I'd probably go mental and start getting very insecure. I also get like that when I'm in large crowds, I start to panic..

[Chrizzle]

Another randomly odd thread from Nick:laugh:

I'd probably be alright for 30 mins then start panicking

[~Kizwiz~]

I'm highly Claustrophobic and I have been suck in a lift. I was about 12 and was in Peterborough shopping centre with my mum, sister and grandma (who was in a wheelchair) and the lift got stuck full of shoppers. I was only stuck for about 30 mins but I never want to experience that again.

What made it worse was that the lift was made of glass and a croud of people sat and watched.

[Jack]

Originally posted by kizwiz
I'm highly Claustrophobic and I have been suck in a lift. I was about 12 and was in Peterborough shopping centre with my mum, sister and grandma (who was in a wheelchair) and the lift got stuck full of shoppers. I was only stuck for about 30 mins but I never want to experience that again.

What made it worse was that the lift was made of glass and a croud of people sat and watched.

I think it would be better if it was made of glass because you wouldn't feel so confined.

[Kirsty..RFC!]

Depends who your with ... can be a laugh

Can also be a nightmare !

btw Hi everyone im new :xyxwave:

[nodisharmony]

Originally posted by Kirsty..RFC!
Depends who your with ... can be a laugh

Can also be a nightmare !

btw Hi everyone Im new :xyxwave:

Hi Kirsty:xyxwave: Welcome to the forum...:thumbs:

I see what you mean about the fun part. If you go in there with three other girl mates and suddenly the lift breaks down, you can all sit and chat and even worry together as a group.

So that makes it easier on you too.





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[ThaGazBoi]

I got stuck in a lift with a really fat woman when I was on holiday in greece.

It was'nt very nice, but I wasnt 'scared' because I knew that someone would rescue us. And in the end we did.

My sister, on the other hand, Avoids lifts at all costs and would rather walk 100's of stairs then step foot a lift, in fear it would break down.

[Dr43%er]

"I'm highly Claustrophobic and I have been suck in a lift. I was about 12 and was in Peterborough shopping centre with my mum"

That's awful. Fancy your mum making you go to Peterborough!!!

[~Kizwiz~]

Originally posted by Dr43%er
"I'm highly Claustrophobic and I have been suck in a lift. I was about 12 and was in Peterborough shopping centre with my mum"

That's awful. Fancy your mum making you go to Peterborough!!!

I laughed so hard when I read that..... my mum is a Peterborian tho...lol