What Is GASLIGHTING And How To Deal With It

You’ve likely heard the term before. But, what is gaslighting exactly and how to deal with it? How to know if someone is gaslighting you? Essentially, it’s a form of psychological manipulation and considered to be a form of emotional abuse. Gaslighting is the narcissist’s favorite tool of manipulation, and is typically used by sociopaths and psychopaths alike. They mess with your sense of reality causing you to questions your own abilities, memories and even your sanity.

It’s important to recognize the signs this type of manipulation is happening to you, so you can either distance yourself from the gaslighter or get professional help. Especially if gaslighting is happening in a close relationship.

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[ycguerrier]

If you're in a relationship with a gas lighter,

[davidpaulnormanmusic]

Went through this. After 2 years, I was a shadow of my former self. It took years to recover. Gaslighting is very evil.

[adamsnow]

My family has continuously gaslighted me and made me feel crazy. I'm all alone now, and I have a really hard time trusting anybody.

[annecsmith]

You have just described what is happening at a national level.

[TheOrangeButterfly]

When someone shows you who they are. Believe them first time. Maya Angelou

[nisa]

Wow 😳, I married to a gaslighter! It’s 2:28am and I’m moving into the guest room right now and filing for legal separation. For two years I thought I was crazy. I’m not 😏!

[ShoshanaBrand]

The worst thing ever is when those people are members of your family.

[istp]

Never try to change them; you can't reason with psychotics.

[johngalvin]

The best thing between you and them is distance

[dagarywn]

They should teach this in school so we can protect ourselves

[thelegendarysweendog]

My sister is a major gaslighter, she turned my whole family against me . I ended up cutting them all off, and I’ve never felt better haha I have better friends then my own family, sad

[OlympiaSophie]

Being gaslighted is horrific and can be something so hard to recover from. Validation and need to control one of the prime reason people gaslight. Great content!

[sharonwalsh]

Been gaslighted by my daughter for years. I’m almost 80 years old and she will be 60 years old next month. We’ve had relationship issues for years and I’m always that bad guy. Learning about narcissism has opened my eyes to what has been going on for years. She has lived with me for 3 1/2 years, but, I asked her to leave and feel so much better in my mind and emotions! Thank you for your program and have subscribed to your podcast. A huge weight has been lifted off of me. I’m really not old and senile! 😊

[tonitaylor]

My husband and his family are like this. I’m a straight shooter and they know they can’t manipulate me, because I see right through them

[dinahnicest]

When I was used and abused by one, the one piece of advice a friend gave that cleaned the lens for me was "Never let anyone make you doubt yourself."
"You're blaming me for YOUR unhappiness. You need to look at yourself."
"You're right. It's up to me, and there's only one thing I can do about it. Bye."

[cathybarry]

This is the worst thing someone can do to you...Its always about there needs...and wants

[Esabelle]

*Having grown up with a family member who does this, I can vouch that this is an accurate list.*

[tamaliaalisjahbana]

I had a childhood friend whom I loved like a sister. It took me 40 years to understand what she was truly like. I kept forgiving the lies, the bad things she said about me, the mean things. Finally one of my real sisters put her foot down and told me, "This is too much. This person is not your friend. She is sick. I want you to give up this friendship."
I did and my life became peaceful and much happier.

[alicegunn]

I was gaslighted by my narcissistic mother all of my life. She tore up my reputation from childhood to adulthood and the whole family believed I was crazy and none of the family to this day have anything to do with me. I left the whole situation because I know that I am not who they think I am. I am alone with no family. I keep healthy minded friends in my circle. Its very sad for the child to be rejected and treated like that by a parent that way. Ive had many years of therapy and have become open minded and spiritual and I stay away from these type people when they come about. Great video.

[gallosuelto]

I dated a girl in college for two years, went through this, five years later and I'm still not even close to being okay.
Some people forget the impact they have on others. I'm not putting blame on her, there are many things I need to work on but I'm glad I'm still here.
There were a couple bad nights I didn't think I'd make it.
Stay strong out there.