Stuck In Elevator, My Worst Nightmare Came True.

@kavinitu (5535)
India
January 21, 2019 9:16pm CST
I always have a fear of getting into elevators, and recently it really became my worst nightmare. We have this old fashioned elevator where we manually open and close the doors. I entered the elevator and shut the doors and pressed the floor button. The elevator was supposed to takeoff the very moment but it was motionless, I guessed it was due to the doors not being shut properly as its the case at times. So instantly I pulled the first door to slide it back with force so the lift takes off, but something unexpected happened. The lift took off and it got stuck in between two floors with the inside door half open. It was like having a heartattack instantly, I screamed so loud that my husband on the fifth floor heard my voice. I started panicking and begging to help me get out. Complete silence for a moment and a voice with my name, It felt like God saying don't worry I am coming. My husband had arrived He then with the help of our neighbours got me out of the elevator, it was like getting out of the dragons mouth. From now on no matter which floor I have to reach, I Am Never Going To Use The Elevator Again.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
22 Jan 19
That is scary. I always take the security boy with me if I have to go to high floor
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@kavinitu (5535)
• India
22 Jan 19
That would be nice Idea, only if there is a security guard.
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
22 Jan 19
it happened to me once briefly, but it scared me. i pressed all the buttons i could and kept banging on the door. if i had to take the stairs up to the fifth floor, i would have to take breaks.
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• Philippines
22 Jan 19
@kavinitu it will be hard if you're carrying packages
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@kavinitu (5535)
• India
22 Jan 19
Oh my! That must have sent chills down the spine Its going to be tough walking 5 floors but I just won't be able to overcome my fear ever now
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@kavinitu (5535)
• India
22 Jan 19
@hereandthere Yeah but will make sure to get some help if possible.
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@RasmaSandra (80847)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
22 Jan 19
You sound like me I have always hated elevators. Luckily many years back when I lived with my mom in NYC we had an old building with a large elevator and that one always worked well. Other than that if I don't have far to go I go up the stairs. Now I am in a two-story house and no elevator yay
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@kavinitu (5535)
• India
22 Jan 19
I wish we too had our house on the 2nd floor but that's not going to change my decision of not using the elevator. Good you never had to face anything like I did earlier when you stayed with your mom and now there is no question of it being faced
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@pjmurphy (2499)
• United States
22 Jan 19
Walking up and down stairs is good exercise.
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@kavinitu (5535)
• India
22 Jan 19
I believe you on that completely now
@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Jan 19
I'm sorry this happened. You must have been so frightened.
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• India
22 Jan 19
Very scary
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@kavinitu (5535)
• India
22 Jan 19
Oh Judy that was the worst few minutes of my life please pray I don't come across any such incidents ever
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@hillhjill (23714)
• United States
22 Jan 19
Oh wow, that must of been very scary. I'm glad that your okay and they got you out..I have never been scard of getting stuck in a elevator, then again I'm never around any of them.
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@hillhjill (23714)
• United States
22 Jan 19
@kavinitu I bet it was very horrifying and yes I hope I never have to go through it.
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@kavinitu (5535)
• India
23 Jan 19
@hillhjill It was like time to say my prayers time has come I pray you or anyone else never has to anything like that
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@kavinitu (5535)
• India
22 Jan 19
And I wish you never have to face any such situation even if you are not scared. It's really horrifying when it happens.
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• Bridgton, Maine
22 Jan 19
Years ago, I used to work for a hotel. And I had to use the elevator a lot. But I never got stuck in the elevator, fortunately for me. I never was afraid of getting stuck in the elevator either. However, I'm sure that if I had gotten stuck once or more, I would have started to fear getting stuck everytime I had to use it.
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@kavinitu (5535)
• India
23 Jan 19
That was nice that you never came across any such situation or else it would be really hard to overcome the fear, as it was your job routine you would not have any option but to use the elevator regularly.
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
8 Jul 19
I am more in fear of the ones that go so fast that I feel like my stomach is back two floors but I think you are right to avoid the elevator.
@LadyDuck (472121)
• Switzerland
22 Jan 19
I know the experience, it happened to me a few times and this is something I hate.
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@LadyDuck (472121)
• Switzerland
23 Jan 19
@kavinitu In some places you have no choice, you cannot take the steps, you are obliged to use the elevator.
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@kavinitu (5535)
• India
22 Jan 19
You said it happened with you a few times and you ain't afraid of using the elevator
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@kavinitu (5535)
• India
23 Jan 19
@LadyDuck Yeah that's true, if the destination is 10th or above floor then you don't have a choice. 10th is also too much
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@wolfgirl569 (108325)
• Marion, Ohio
22 Jan 19
That would have been very scary.
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@kavinitu (5535)
• India
22 Jan 19
The worst few minutes of my life, it's going to take long to get that fear out of my head.
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@wolfgirl569 (108325)
• Marion, Ohio
22 Jan 19
@kavinitu I am sure it will.
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@kavinitu (5535)
• India
23 Jan 19
@wolfgirl569 Thanks Eva
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
1 Jul 19
Oh, my! That is a nightmare and I'm so sorry it happened to you. Thank goodness your husband and the others rescued you.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
2 Jul 19
@kavinitu I would try again and not be fearful of all elevators.
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@kavinitu (5535)
• India
8 Jul 19
@DianneN I tried too but the fear kicks in suddenly, but I will try to get out of it
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@kavinitu (5535)
• India
2 Jul 19
A very bad experience, I am done using elevators no matter how high my destination is
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@Kasjnak (4489)
• Romania
22 Jan 19
I can't say I know what you've been through, but I don't like elevators either. But I totally understand why you don't want to use them anymore. Take care!
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@kavinitu (5535)
• India
22 Jan 19
Thanks dear, it's going to be hard overcoming the trauma. You too take care
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@florelway (23286)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
23 Jan 19
Oh my, that really is a very bad experience. If you can't help it, don't get into the lift alone.
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@kavinitu (5535)
• India
23 Jan 19
Yes dear I wait for someone who is going accompany me in the lift or else start using the stairs.
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@WiseGhots (14606)
22 Jan 19
It happened to me and it wasn't cool.
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@kavinitu (5535)
• India
22 Jan 19
Oh I am sorry it happened with you too
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@WiseGhots (14606)
22 Jan 19
@kavinitu Yeah. It was like an horror movie.
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@jstory07 (140043)
• Roseburg, Oregon
10 Jun 19
I do not like elevators either. I have a fear of being stuck in one.