Posted by arora on September 6, 2007, at 3:36:40
In reply to Really bad dream, posted by Honore on September 6, 2007, at 2:28:02
Honore-
I know what you mean- whenever I have to stay in a place that I feel isn't safe, I can't sleep either.Is there anything else you can do to make it more secure? I wedge a good stout stick up against the door so it's jammed under the handle, or a solid strong chair, (if it's an inward-opening door).
If it opens outward, then I put a strong stick or bit of wood (like a 2"x 2" piece of timber) across the door frame horizontally so it's at the height of the door handle- then tie this to the handle with one of those very strong nylon luggage straps, as tight as I can so it's snug against the wall.
Is there any way you can fit a stronger bolt or chain onto the door so you feel safer? It's not nice feeling vulnerable and frightened at night.
arora
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