InDesign crashes when I open a specific file

I have the feeling that the file is corrupted or something. But how can I recover or repair? I'm on a Mac, 10.8.5 and using Indesign 5.5.

I tried to make an alias or name something else - does not work. I'm not able to export it to an IDML because it crashes before I can do it. What can / should I do? Of course, this is a large document and I'm supposed to download to the printer tomorrow. I was making the last corrections when this happened... arg!

PS. .others files open very well and I am able to work with those.

Post edited by: Jane Brunton

I could not run the script. I ended up back on my backup HD and was able to open the file from the previous day. I was able to save this file as something different and just because a few hours of work to catch up. Thanks for your help.

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