No way could I do it.. I have walked up and down 20 flights of stairs rather then get in a lift... it’s the thought of it getting stuck... that’s the fear...
I used to be deathly afraid of tight spaces until I became a firefighter and it traing we had to do tight space drills. I didn't want to look like a wimp so I faced my fears and every time it just kept getting easier until I was actually excited to do those drills. Now I'm able to go in all kinds of places that would normally have given me claustrophobia and have zero issues. Just by facing the anxiety and accepting it, it went away for good.
This video assumes that the lift won't actually get stuck. What if the lift actually does get stuck? I don't think I'd survive. I think the panic would kill me.
The important thing to remember is that panic can't ultimately kill you. If the elevator ever gets stuck, there is a button you can press to call over the intercom for help. What I find helps me when I'm in an inclosed space is if I close my eyes and visualize being in a wide open space, like a grassy plain or a cool airy mountain. Breathing techniques help, and remember; you won't actually run out of air, thats a complete myth. You'd be fine, trust me
I’m trying to overcome this fear completely, I recommend anyone who has this fear to 1st ride it with someone else ( preferably in a glass elevator to start ), and once you feel comfortable, ride solo in a glass elevator preferably bc ability to look out at things will help distract you from focusing on being trapped. After that then I would try to ride a non glass elevator with someone & then solo. Im comfortable with riding in any elevator w/ someone else but solo I do have a little anxiety but the key thing that helps me helped me completely overcome airplanes, crowds, is to train myself to focus on anything else, watch, phone, etc... I was trapped in a small bathroom w/ no way out physically w/ solid walls & doors for 20 min bc lock broke. With no phone or anything to focus on. I did panic for like 15 sec but than prayed bc I’m Christian & somehow my anxiety & fear stopped. So rely on faith if u believe in God bc I’ve been battling claustrophobia since I was a kid & the bathroom incident that happened in my adult years was the toughest battle but I made it through fine. I hope this is encouraging & I would recommend anyone dealing w/ this fear to look into Virtual Reality for therapy w/ Claustrophobia bc it’s new & is said to be helpful & cheaper
I was stuck in an Elevator Lift and there was a power loss. I tried calling everyone. Lift started but, no buttons were working. I was really having anxiety attack. I was not afraid that it will fall but i was afraid that if nobody notice it, nobody tries to open it, I dont know how much time I had to be in the elevator. Maaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnnnn, That was Scary. It was just 5 mins. I am pretty sure I couldnt have survived over 30 minutes. Why cant they have transparent doors?
A lot of responses are saying, “I’m not afraid of getting in elevators, I’m afraid of being stuck.” I say this with all the love and respect in the world, but that is totally missing the point. That’s like saying, “I’m not afraid of getting on a plane, I’m afraid of it crashing.” The fear of the latter (highly unlikely) scenario causes you to avoid the former (very routine) thing. These kind of rationalizations sound logical, but it is not rational to avoid a routine thing because of a fear of an unlikely worst case scenario. And the way to overcome that fear is to take small steps toward it, by doing exactly the kinds of things suggested by this video. There are scientifically proven strategies for overcoming these fears. Anxiety responds more consistently to therapy than anything else in mental health. There is a version of the future where you don’t have a fear of riding in elevators, but you have to face it. Facing your fear heals your brain, avoiding fear makes it worse.
Did you know Dean Martin once walked up 18 flights of stairs rather than ride in the elevator.....reason he avoided NY and stayed close to Los Angeles.
It's not the enclosed space in itself that gives me any type of anxiety, but the speed produced by the elevator whenever it goes down. If it moves upward, I have no issue at all, but I prefer taking the stairs down instead of a "gotta-go-fast" elevator.
Trouble is, I can't do this gradual exposure to an MRI machine! I get there and they're expecting me to be totally fine with it, no sympathy whatsoever.
I have cancer and must take PET scans every four months or so. I am beginning to think that I am actually becoming more anxious. They are not horrible and if I can just dial it down a little bit I think I will be ok. I find elevators uncomfortable but not unbearable right now.. this could help.
I definitely know how to increase anxiety by pushing myself and shortly after the anxious bit subsides, but I don't like particularly doing that. I mean that's what I do to force myself but it sucks and I would rather it not be a process.
My fear is not being in the lift, but being trapped if it gets stuck. Totally different .
exactly.
I can't use lifts. It's the trapped feeling. If there was a hatch to escape in the roof or you could get out easily I'd go in any lift.
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No way could I do it.. I have walked up and down 20 flights of stairs rather then get in a lift... it’s the thought of it getting stuck... that’s the fear...
I used to be deathly afraid of tight spaces until I became a firefighter and it traing we had to do tight space drills. I didn't want to look like a wimp so I faced my fears and every time it just kept getting easier until I was actually excited to do those drills. Now I'm able to go in all kinds of places that would normally have given me claustrophobia and have zero issues. Just by facing the anxiety and accepting it, it went away for good.
Wow I admire you
Good to know
This video assumes that the lift won't actually get stuck. What if the lift actually does get stuck? I don't think I'd survive. I think the panic would kill me.
Panic Gripped I am exactly the same
Agreed
true
The important thing to remember is that panic can't ultimately kill you. If the elevator ever gets stuck, there is a button you can press to call over the intercom for help. What I find helps me when I'm in an inclosed space is if I close my eyes and visualize being in a wide open space, like a grassy plain or a cool airy mountain. Breathing techniques help, and remember; you won't actually run out of air, thats a complete myth. You'd be fine, trust me
Same here. I've never ever go in elevator
Yes id rather take the stairs
The fact that he’s talking in the elevator, is making me nervous!! 🥺
me too
Same here, but feel bit relaxed now
1. Defuse (so what attitude)
2. Allow n accept
3. Demand More
4. Engage (talk)
5. Repeat n practice.
I’m trying to overcome this fear completely, I recommend anyone who has this fear to 1st ride it with someone else ( preferably in a glass elevator to start ), and once you feel comfortable, ride solo in a glass elevator preferably bc ability to look out at things will help distract you from focusing on being trapped. After that then I would try to ride a non glass elevator with someone & then solo.
Im comfortable with riding in any elevator w/ someone else but solo I do have a little anxiety but the key thing that helps me helped me completely overcome airplanes, crowds, is to train myself to focus on anything else, watch, phone, etc...
I was trapped in a small bathroom w/ no way out physically w/ solid walls & doors for 20 min bc lock broke. With no phone or anything to focus on. I did panic for like 15 sec but than prayed bc I’m Christian & somehow my anxiety & fear stopped. So rely on faith if u believe in God bc I’ve been battling claustrophobia since I was a kid & the bathroom incident that happened in my adult years was the toughest battle but I made it through fine.
I hope this is encouraging & I would recommend anyone dealing w/ this fear to look into Virtual Reality for therapy w/ Claustrophobia bc it’s new & is said to be helpful & cheaper
Thank you for giving me hope
Thank you so much! Blessings 🙏🏼
Thank you
I was stuck in an Elevator Lift and there was a power loss. I tried calling everyone. Lift started but, no buttons were working. I was really having anxiety attack. I was not afraid that it will fall but i was afraid that if nobody notice it, nobody tries to open it, I dont know how much time I had to be in the elevator. Maaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnnnn, That was Scary. It was just 5 mins. I am pretty sure I couldnt have survived over 30 minutes. Why cant they have transparent doors?
My fear of a elevator is that I get really claustrophobic and I have a feeling the elevator will fall
Same here
Omg. He’s stoping the elevator door from opening! 🥺 this video gave me anxiety!
A lot of responses are saying, “I’m not afraid of getting in elevators, I’m afraid of being stuck.”
I say this with all the love and respect in the world, but that is totally missing the point. That’s like saying, “I’m not afraid of getting on a plane, I’m afraid of it crashing.”
The fear of the latter (highly unlikely) scenario causes you to avoid the former (very routine) thing. These kind of rationalizations sound logical, but it is not rational to avoid a routine thing because of a fear of an unlikely worst case scenario.
And the way to overcome that fear is to take small steps toward it, by doing exactly the kinds of things suggested by this video.
There are scientifically proven strategies for overcoming these fears. Anxiety responds more consistently to therapy than anything else in mental health.
There is a version of the future where you don’t have a fear of riding in elevators, but you have to face it. Facing your fear heals your brain, avoiding fear makes it worse.
Did you know Dean Martin once walked up 18 flights of stairs rather than ride in the elevator.....reason he avoided NY and stayed close to Los Angeles.
Anyone else get sweaty hands while watching this?
My fear is getting trapped with others and I have to make a doodie. True story btw
So many people have this fear..
Thanks Barry ur videos have really helped me get through a lot. I can't thank you enough
Bruh i dont fear the lift i fear like what if the lift gets stuck or what if it starts falling
It's not the enclosed space in itself that gives me any type of anxiety, but the speed produced by the elevator whenever it goes down. If it moves upward, I have no issue at all, but I prefer taking the stairs down instead of a "gotta-go-fast" elevator.
This helped me so much! Thank you for uploading this!
Brilliant stuff!
My fear is that when the elevator starts to move I get a panic attack in my chest and when the elevator stops I get a panic attack in my chest
thank you so much sir!
I only get in one if it’s glass.
Otherwise it’s my biggest fear.
I'm claustrophobic of elevators in case the trapdoor opens and I fall into a shark pool.
It’s ok that’s not real and it won’t happen
Trouble is, I can't do this gradual exposure to an MRI machine! I get there and they're expecting me to be totally fine with it, no sympathy whatsoever.
I always say well the elevators never Gotten stuck yet so Why would it get stuck the only time I’m in there
I really felt that.
I have cancer and must take PET scans every four months or so. I am beginning to think that I am actually becoming more anxious. They are not horrible and if I can just dial it down a little bit I think I will be ok. I find elevators uncomfortable but not unbearable right now.. this could help.
I’ll give it a go
Sir i don't understand the 3rd step.. Demand more... It'll be really kind if someone explain it
I definitely know how to increase anxiety by pushing myself and shortly after the anxious bit subsides, but I don't like particularly doing that. I mean that's what I do to force myself but it sucks and I would rather it not be a process.
So for my anti claustrophobia i should 1.undefuse 2.unallow 3.demand less 4 dont engage right?
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