What if,the elevator suddenly stopped midway,and the lights turn off?

Oh please don't mention it, I don't like to think of it. I've had many dreams about being stuck and have been stuck a few times before. I get scared and worried, I don't like the feeling or thought. If I were to be alone, I'm sure I'd be a mess. Crying and in a corner, trying my hardest to keep myself calm. If I were with someone, and knew them I'd ask them to talk to me, if it were my husband I'd ask him to hold me...

hello jaiho my dear friend! well, just like of those scenes in a movie! if its a scary movie then it will be scary to be trapped on that elevator all alone or with a stranger! but if its like of those romantic movies and you will be trapped on elevator with a hunk...hmmm maybe before going out the elevator, you will going to have the love of your life! haha but if it does happen to me, hmmm of course at first i will feel nervous, scared... i think that's the initial reaction, but its also important to be calm, maybe i will try to get some help, by contacting authorities... or just use my cellphone to contact anyone in that place that i know so that they will know what happens to me...

If I was alone, I would seriously panic because the thought of being alone in complete darkness gives em the creeps. If I was with other people however, I would just take a seat and try to spark conversation with them in the dark

I have kind of a unique perspective on this subject. In my job one of the the things we do is answer distress calls for one of the largest elevator companies in the United States. When someone would get stuck in the elevator they would pick up the emergency phone and we would be on the other end. It can be a scary experience but for anyone who doesn't know these things here a few facts to ease your mind. First of all every elevator in the world has safety mechanisms built into them in case they fail. Alot of people panic and think they will run of air, which is a myth. All elevators have enough ventilation in them that this is not even a factor. Most of time it is just a case of being stuck in a confined space. It can be even more difficult if you are stuck with strangers. The key here is to remain calm and keep your wits about you. Every elevator has a notice posted on it with there address on it so be prepared to give it. Most of time they have pre-recorded messages that the dispatchers hear when it is stopped that give that information but its always good to know where to look and be prepared. As for some tricks that often work to get the elevator going. There is usually a red emergency button to push. It may or may not give off an alarm but in many cases pushing that button and holding it in for about 30 seconds will trigger the back up systems for an elevator and get it going again.

Oh, dude! I know a friend who have experience with this. Let me tell you the story! There were two elevators in his block. The one is used a lot, but the other rarely. He often prefers to use the regular one, but once he decided to use the other. Maybe you'll not believe me, but he stayed there for about 3 days and a half! It's awful! The elevator stopped, he was not able to ring, so he shouted a lot. . . But nobody heard him. His parents alerted the police and they were searching him! Even there was announcement on the national TV channel! Can you imagine this . . . Don't ask him what was it staying 3 days and a half there!

It happened to me before, I was with my 8 yr. old son, we went to my friend's office which is located on the 14th floor. We took the elevator and when were about to reach the 10th floor, the electricity suddenly stopped and so is the elevator. My son was so afraid and crying and me perspiring a lot. I was so nervous during that time but I have to have strength so that my son won't lose hope. I told him that we'll wait for rescue to come, that I have pressed the signal button so that the building maintenance would know that we were stuck in the elevator. It took 20 minutes before the help came because they have to take the stairs going up. They forced open the door and I we realized that the elevator stopped between 9th and 10th floor, it was very hard going out of the elevator due limited space. The problem with the building was that they do not have generators in cases like this. That was the last time that I went to that place. Never again!

Hello! It has happened to our colleagues before at work. At our parking garage, it is VERY common for the people to get stuck in the elevator. It has failed various times and some people had to come in late. Basically, what they did (and what I would do) is push the emergency button. They summon security to fix it or the police to come. No reason to panic, unless, you are afraid to be in an elevator (lift) alone with other people. Hehehe. Cheerio! Happy postings on myLot!

Nah, I think I wouldn't be scared if I was stuck alone in the elevator. I would be just worried about getting out there in time. I wouldn't surely try to get out of there on my own, but wait for repairman to get the lift moving and get me out there. If I were there with a stranger...hmm...I would pick up a conversation, so there would be not too boring to sit and wait for the help.

I would be so scared, I already don't like elavators, they are just scary and too small of a space. I would probably just sit in the corner until someone rescued me or it started working again, I would be too scared to try anything else.

...Hi there jaiho2009, Happy 2009. Can't remember having an elevator stop with me inside. But if it ever did happen, if I were alone, I would more than likely scream, just because of fustration. Then I would calm nyself down, hopefully there would be an accessible telephone in the elevator. I would call for somebody to come and rescue me. Hopefully, it would not be too long and I would not have to be pulled up through the door, like you see people on television movies doing when the elevator gets stuck between floors. Hope I never have the experience. Take care.

Well...I think i will be very scared and especially with a stranger inside with me. I will try to use my logic and try not to panic. Enjoy your week!!!