How to tell if you are being gaslighted
Jun 25, 2018 10:00:35 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2018 10:00:35 GMT -5
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/here-there-and-everywhere/201701/11-warning-signs-gaslighting
1. They tell blatant lies.
2. They deny they ever said something, even though you have proof.
3. They use what is near and dear to you as ammunition.
4. They wear you down over time.
5. Their actions do not match their words.
6. They throw in positive reinforcement to confuse you.
7. They know confusion weakens people.
8. They project.
9. They try to align people against you.
10. They tell you or others that you are crazy.
11. They tell you everyone else is a liar.
My wife fits about 7 of the 11 warning signs. There are some interesting follow-up articles there as well, including that some gaslighters do not realize they are doing it.
1. They tell blatant lies.
2. They deny they ever said something, even though you have proof.
3. They use what is near and dear to you as ammunition.
4. They wear you down over time.
5. Their actions do not match their words.
6. They throw in positive reinforcement to confuse you.
7. They know confusion weakens people.
8. They project.
9. They try to align people against you.
10. They tell you or others that you are crazy.
11. They tell you everyone else is a liar.
My wife fits about 7 of the 11 warning signs. There are some interesting follow-up articles there as well, including that some gaslighters do not realize they are doing it.
