thanks, my wife is 38, and lived in a small town most of her life. didnt ride an elevator until she was 16. first time, elevator breaks down, shes stuck for 3 hrs. she was with her dad and grandfather in the stuck elevator, but she is incapable of getting into one since. never has been in another one. we live in los angeles and she hasnt the desire to work through it cause it scares her to death 22 years later. what can i do to help her work through it and support her if anything???
2007-12-17 12:46:07 · 5 answers · asked by Jack 6 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
There are hypnotists who work on issues just like this. I saw one who helped me work through an issue about needles. Amazingly, I got to being able to give myself and two other people injections. I wouldn't have thought it was possible. Ask around to people who might have seen a hypnotist. Someone recommended this woman to me who helped her stop smoking (which also worked for her). You might check in a mental health center (even if the person doesn't work there) to get some leads. Good luck!
2007-12-17 14:31:10 · answer #1 · answered by Simmi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems like the best way to get through problems and fears is to get in and go right for it. Would she consider getting in an elevator for just one floor? Try this a few times, and then go for 2. I know its hard. I have a fear also. But I am realizing I just have to do it afraid, little by little and it gets easier.
2007-12-17 20:57:34 · answer #2 · answered by rayne 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only thing i can think of is start slow.
it takes time and patiences you can not get frustrated by all means. or at least show it to her.
start by just going by them not going on them just staying in the envirioment of one. start one week off like 15 minutes for a day or two . and up that make it 15 minutes for a whole week.. You have to set her self up to win but still make it some what challanging.
if she already can "hang out" by elevator then that step wasn't needed.
if she can then your going to have to stand in one... try to get premission to barrow one for this. just leave the door open and walk in then walk out slowly intertuce her to it!
now here is where it also get's complicated. you may need to get someone else to walk her throught the mental acceptece part with her past if she holds on to that. if not continue!
once she is more comfortable being in one alone with out it moveing .,.. do it with the door shut. once's she can handle that. should be good to go!
try floors
most important she has to want to over come this or nothing will work.
2007-12-17 21:15:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a niece that has this problem. She will go in an elevator with me but only if I hold on to her.
2007-12-17 20:59:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get her into counseling..they will help her but first of all pray for her. The enemy (Satan bring fear) the bible says that God has not given us a spirit..so if He does not guess who..the enemy wishes to paralyze us with fear but greater is He that is within us ( that is God) if we love Him, than he (Satan ) that is in the world. Ask God for help for her and do not hesitate to get her professional help that is why he gave us Dr's God bless you sir I hope she gets over this fear i wish u well.
2007-12-17 21:03:35 · answer #5 · answered by sunshine 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋