What is Gaslighting? Know signals when you feel THESE in relationship
lifestyle Jul 03 2024
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Gaslighting
Gaslighting in relationships is a serious topic that involves psychological manipulation aimed at making someone doubt their perception, memory, or reality.
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Gaslighting behaviours
Lying, discrediting you, distracting, minimising your thoughts & feelings, shifting blame, denying wrongdoing, rewriting history, etc.
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Signs of Gaslighting
Doubting your feelings & reality. You attempt to persuade that the treatment you're receiving isn't as harsh as you perceive it to be, or that perhaps you're overly sensitive.
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You question your judgement
You're hesitant to speak up or express your feelings. Through experience, you've learned that sharing your opinion often leads to feeling worse afterward, so you remain silent.
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Feeling confused
The actions of the person gaslighting you leave you feeling bewildered or uncertain.
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Feeling that you are too sensitive
The person downplays hurtful behaviors or words by saying, "I was just joking" or suggesting that "you need to develop thicker skin."
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Spend a lot of time apologising
You constantly feel the need to apologize for your actions or for simply being yourself.
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Overthink what's wrong with you
You find yourself questioning if there's something fundamentally wrong with you, worrying that you might not be mentally well.