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Dilbert1234567

06-22-2004 02:36 PM

elevator phobia

any one know the real name of this phobia?

i did a quick google but to no avail.

ps not the fear of small enclosed spaces but the fear of its malfunction.

pig	06-22-2004 02:40 PM

Otisaphobia

Ok, that's bullsnipe, but I'll look around some

pig	06-22-2004 02:47 PM

Say Dilbert, is your name Amy Garrett?http://www.greenspun.com/bboard/q-an...?msg_id=0000GF

Dilbert1234567

06-22-2004 02:49 PM

ahaha no i saw that one though

Eugeni

06-22-2004 03:10 PM

claustrophobia the fear of small enclosed places is due to the fear of its malfunction like it's going to collapse or something. so it's simply claustrophobia.

Supple Cow

06-23-2004 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Eugeni
claustrophobia the fear of small enclosed places is due to the fear of its malfunction like it's going to collapse or something. so it's simply claustrophobia.

That's not necessarily true. Some people are claustrophobic because they fear they won't be able to move or escape once inside.

ratbastid

06-24-2004 01:39 PM

The official word from Google on the matter is that the correct term for elevator phobia is: Elevator Phobia.

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