What are examples of gaslighting?

Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse and psychological manipulation where the abuser presents false information to the victim to make the victim question their own reality, judgment, and perception. The aim of the gaslighter is to seek total power and control over the victim.

Examples of gaslighting include.

Denial. The gaslighter will flatly deny that something occurred, making the victim question their intuition and memory.

Invalidation. The gaslighter will minimise and invalidate the victims feelings, intelligence or abilities. This makes the victim feel inadequate and unreasonable for having an emotional response.

Constant lying. The gaslighter will distort the truth and deny things they have said and done, even when you have proof to the contrary.

The gaslighter will question your sanity and tell others the victim is overreacting and suffers from mental health issues.

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