Gaslighting is a psychological manipulation of one person to the benefit of another by distorting reality, memory, and one's connection to the 'truth'.
Anyone is susceptible to gaslighting, and it is a common technique of abusers, dictators, narcissists, and cult leaders. Gas Lighting relationship stories have surfaced all over the internet. Individuals are sharing their stories of gaslighting abuse in hopes in help others overcome the struggles of this mental abuse, but what does it mean to “Gaslight” someone? The term is fairly new but this behavior is not. The term “Gaslight” means to manipulate a person into questioning their own sanity. Though the word is often used to describe romantic relationships, it can describe professional relationships as well. It is also used to describe a certain personality typed held by an individual, usually manipulative.
If you have been in a relationship that involved abuse, consider reading and/or watching the source materials below to better understand this intense and deceptive form of abuse that often anchors other labeled abuses: sexual, emotional, and physical abuse.
Anyone is susceptible to gaslighting, and it is a common technique of abusers, dictators, narcissists, and cult leaders. Gas Lighting relationship stories have surfaced all over the internet. Individuals are sharing their stories of gaslighting abuse in hopes in help others overcome the struggles of this mental abuse, but what does it mean to “Gaslight” someone? The term is fairly new but this behavior is not. The term “Gaslight” means to manipulate a person into questioning their own sanity. Though the word is often used to describe romantic relationships, it can describe professional relationships as well. It is also used to describe a certain personality typed held by an individual, usually manipulative.
10 Gaslighting Signs in an Abusive Relationship
Informative Videos
[focusing on Narcissism and Gaslighting]
- Attachment Theory: How Your Childhood Shaped You by SciShow
- Dealing With Narcissists – Let God Defend You Through His Goodness
- Gaslighting -- Emotional Abuse Videos
- ENDING A RELATIONSHIP: HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN ENOUGH IS ENOUGH?
- How to deal with gaslighting | Ariel Leve | by TED Archive
- 20 Signs You Are Being Gaslighted! Psychological Abuse by Narcissists & Sociopaths by Patrick Wanis
- Gaslighting – How A Narcissist Destroys You By Eroding Your Sanity By Melanie Tonia Evans
- Gaslighting & Manipulation.. the Narcissist's Favorite Things! By Stephanie Lyn Coaching
- Finally, A Good Gaslighting Explanation! Dysfunctional Relationships & Human Magnet Syndrome By Ross Rosenberg
- 10 Signs You're Being Manipulated By A Narcissist, Sociopath, or Psychopath By Infinite Waters (Diving Deep)
- What is Gaslighting? | Kati Morton on mental health | by Kati Morton
- Gaslighting and Ambient Abuse by Sam Vaknin
- 10 Relationship Red Flags of Abuse by Psych2Go
- What is Gaslighting? by The National Domestic Violence Hotline
- 5 Ways to Disarm Toxic People by Psych2Go
- 10 Types of Emotional Manipulation by Psych2Go
- Signs You're Dating a Narcissist by Psych2Go
