Escalators Make Me Feel Anxious
By Diana B.
@BloggerDi (3121)
United States
September 8, 2018 11:08pm CST
Today I used an escalator for the first time in months. It reminded me of my minor fear of them.
Many years ago, my shoe got caught between steps for a second and I stumbled a little. Thankfully I did not get injured, but ever since then, I feel anxious when getting on an escalator.
Is there something that causes you to be extra cautious and/or anxious?
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@rsa101 (40952)
• Philippines
9 Sep 18
@BloggerDi I so believe that the more you do it the lesser the anxiety it will be. I think you just train you mind to think there’s nothing wrong in riding escalators anymore.
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@BloggerDi (3121)
• United States
9 Sep 18
@rsa101 Yes, I agree that we can sometimes overcome our fears by facing them!
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@BloggerDi (3121)
• United States
9 Sep 18
Thank you @rsa101. That's how I am. I have the most nervousness when first getting on it.
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@rakski (156260)
• Philippines
9 Sep 18
@BloggerDi that is also te
He reason why I am so cautious especially when the kids are with me
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@BloggerDi (3121)
• United States
9 Sep 18
It certainly can be scary! Thanks for sharing that example @rakski.
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
11 Sep 18
muddy fields where I'm convinced I'll get stuck and sink without trace
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@BloggerDi (3121)
• United States
11 Sep 18
That's a valid concern, especially if you spend much time out in fields! Thank you @arthurchappell.
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
11 Sep 18
@BloggerDi no, generally I know it would at best make my shoes muddy, but I start imagining the slightest mud is some sort of quicksand
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
23 Sep 18
@BloggerDi
Escalators can be frightening. I was never afraid of them. I remember when one of my nephews when he was very young was afraid to get on one. He finally did. I feel uncomfortable with getting on an elevator that broke down and people were stuck in it.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
25 Sep 18
@BloggerDi
It is hard to forget. You are welcome.
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@BloggerDi (3121)
• United States
23 Sep 18
Wow, that experience would certainly be hard to forget! Thanks for sharing @Hannihar.
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@anamika161088 (11866)
• India
9 Sep 18
I am glad that you were safe that time. I saw an incident with escalator when a woman in Saree fell down.
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@athaness (250)
• Philippines
9 Sep 18
I do not feel anxious riding escalators though it reminds me of my unforgettable experience with my sister when we were little. We were in the escalator when we found out that we lost track with our parents so we cried aloud, hugging each other.
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@BloggerDi (3121)
• United States
9 Sep 18
Thank you for sharing @ML.O.V. I'm so sorry you went through that emotionally sad time!
@BloggerDi (3121)
• United States
10 Sep 18
@athaness Oh that is great that you can laugh about it now. 
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@athaness (250)
• Philippines
10 Sep 18
@BloggerDi Actually, we find that moment very funny right now. We laugh every time we remember that embarrassing moment. People riding in the escalator were all laughing since we decided to run upward while the escalator was going down. :D
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@allen0187 (59645)
• Philippines
10 Sep 18
I think it is important that we are always extra cautious in our daily lives.
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@BloggerDi (3121)
• United States
9 Sep 18
Yes, accidents do happen on escalators frequently! Thanks for your comment @Shavkat.
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@Aquitaine24 (12000)
• San Jose, California
4 Oct 18
Going up an escaalator is fine for me but going down I don't like as well,especially if it moves tooo fast.
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@BloggerDi (3121)
• United States
4 Oct 18
That's quite understandable @Aquitaine24. It seems the risk for falling is greater in that situation. Thanks for your comment!
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
12 Sep 18
Anne is very cautious with escalators. I do not care to get very near the top rung of a ladder.
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@BloggerDi (3121)
• United States
12 Sep 18
Thanks @JamesHxstatic. I think most people have at least one thing that makes them feel uneasy if not totally frightened.
@ShifaLk (17811)
• India
17 Sep 18
@BloggerDi oh yeah. Same is with mum.
But she's now 65, and she has little numbness in legs so I don't force her to.
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@BloggerDi (3121)
• United States
15 Sep 18
Thanks @ShifaLk. That's a good idea. I don't use them often at all and that's probably why I'm still nervous about them!
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