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writes: My daughter is 4 years old and claustrophobic. Its a challage her the an elevator she crys screens and wants to take the stairs instead (we live in apartment). Once me, my daughter and my wife got stuck in the elevator for 30 minutes or so (no one else was there). She was crying and shaking like crazy. My wife and me had no idea to calm her down. She wont go in anywhere where that smaller then she is (like most parts of the playground), Its getting out of hand. Help. Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (1 January 2009): When I was little I was locked in a restroom...Awful feeling! How about playing a little game at home...the elevator game. Both of you go in a pantry or walk-in closet(with a light). Let her close the door(or leave part open the 1st few times), and say "let's pretend we're in an elevator and think of our favorite things." (seen Sound of Music? ha) I like ice cream cones, then her turn. This would help her mind to remember the 'good times' with you in small places...And Feel Safe that everything is going to be o.k.! :)
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reader, anonymous, writes (30 December 2008): I've got emetophobia which had developed agrophobia from this so I truely understand where your small daughter is coming from and the fact that she is only little is making it much bigger and harder for her to deal with. All she'll see is scary places and she'll be filled with scary thoughts of what happened that time in the elevator. My advice would be to get her to a therapist straight away before this escalates into a bigger problem which will affect her massively in her future life. From my own experience my problem was left as my parents never truely recognised it for what it was which meant it has been with me for all my life and has escalated alot of the time into something terrifying which has left me unable to leave the house. Don't let this happen to your daughter get her straight to a therapist and be completely understand and there for her. Ask her why she is so scared and you may find she'll tell you what I've told you. That time in the escalator. Don't ever get angry with her as this makes the problem worse and she'll end up turning on you as she starts to get older. Listen to me from experience through myself and my own parents.
Good luck and all the best to your daughter.
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reader, anonymous, writes (30 December 2008): Ask a professional for help. She's had a tramutic experience for such a young age. Im sure she didnt understand what was happening and why she couldnt get out of the elevator. You might try mixing something soothing with the elevator. Give her something she loves while she is in the elevator wit hyou and your wife. Make her feel safe. Hold her. If this doesnt work or you are afraid to try it see a professinal.
Good Luck
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