Lets start with Gaslighting. It is a form of psychological manipulation in which a person seeks to make another person doubt their own reality, memory, or sanity. Gaslighting behaviors can take many forms, and here are 20 examples:
Denying something that was said or done, even when there is clear evidence.
Trivialising the other person's feelings or concerns, making them feel like they are overreacting.
Shifting blame onto the victim, making them feel responsible for the manipulator's actions.
Withholding information or being selectively secretive to keep the victim in the dark.
Contradicting themselves, creating confusion and uncertainty.
Projecting their own negative qualities onto the victim.
Using passive-aggressive comments or behavior to undermine the victim's confidence.
Repeatedly telling the victim they are too sensitive or too emotional.
Isolating the victim from friends and family, making them dependent on the manipulator.
Playing the victim themselves and garnering sympathy to deflect attention from their actions.
Creating a false narrative or rewriting history to suit their agenda.
Telling the victim that they are forgetful or have a bad memory.
Using excessive flattery and love-bombing to gain control.
Withholding affection or attention as a form of punishment.
Gaslighting by proxy, where the manipulator recruits others to reinforce their gaslighting tactics.
Mocking the victim's mental health or using their vulnerabilities against them.
Engaging in silent treatment to create anxiety and fear in the victim.
Dismissing the victim's accomplishments or minimising their achievements.
Interrupting or talking over the victim to invalidate their thoughts and feelings.
Using sarcasm or jokes to make the victim feel foolish or inadequate.
Gaslighting is a manipulative and emotionally abusive behaviour, and it's important to recognise it when it occurs and seek support or professional help if you are a victim of gaslighting.
Please note - In isolation certain behaviours may be misinterpreted. If you feel that you are experiencing any type of abuse, please reach out a to a professional. Do not acuse someone, reach out and ask for help.
Knowing what to do and how to respond in an abusive situation may require a very carefully approach. ASK FOR HELP. DO NOT FEEL THAT ARE ALONE.
#1 priority is to STAY SAFE. Professional can help you navigate challenging situations.
If you require immediate assistance please call
1800 RESPECT
1800 737 732
or
000
コメント