I never said that!

Gaslighting is a type of abuse that involves convincing a partner, friend, family member, or colleague that they are experiencing mental health problems. It's important to understand what gaslighting means and how to look for the signs of gaslighting in a relationship. Greater awareness around can help people avoid threatening and unhealthy relationships.

Gaslighters are not typical bullies who make your life miserable by harassing you outright. Instead, gaslighters make you undermine your judgment, eroding your self-esteem over time. Some of them may manipulate you by telling lies that shake your confidence. He had experienced a very subtle form of gaslighting at work of a master gaslighter. He didn't even know what gaslighting was.

It started when John, was a new hire of the same rank as Abdul but with better qualifications and relevant experience at a larger company. Although clearly ambitious, John made lots of friends. Everybody seemed to love him. Abdul's job was relatively new to him, so the stage was already primed with a little self-doubt. But soon, he found himself doubting his abilities more than ever, and his confidence hit rock bottom. When you are being gaslighted, your thought process might go like this: If everybody likes him, then the problem must be me.

Maybe I am incompetent. After all, he is better qualified and liked by everyone. Gaslighting is a type of emotional abuse. Someone who is gaslighting will try to make a targeted person doubt their perception of reality. People of any gender can gaslight others or be gaslit themselves.

A gaslighter often uses the target's mistakes and overreaction to cast themself as the victim gaslighting may lead a person to develop mental health concerns. The constant self-doubt and confusion can contribute to anxiety. A person's hopelessness and self-esteem may lead to depression. Post-traumatic stress and codependency are also common developments. Some survivors may struggle to trust others.

The gaslighter might also try to convince the victim's family and friends that they are mentally unstable so that they can further discredit any claims the victim is making.

Don't merely accept the gaslighter's assertions regarding your Mental or Emotional Wellness.