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What is Gaslighting According to Psychologists
02.08.2024 02:00
Gaslighting is manipulation and psychological control in unhealthy relationships.
What is Gaslighting
According to psychologists, gaslighting is a partner convincing another partner that thoughts, memories, and beliefs are false or incorrect.
In this way, the victim of gaslighting gradually begins to believe that he or she is going crazy or has a memory disorder.
Over time, it becomes increasingly difficult for the victim to think critically and see reality.
However, this term often loses its meaning.
People may call it gaslighting when another person disagrees with their opinion and challenges their point of view.
So it is important to remember that gaslighting is emotional abuse in which one person makes another person begin to doubt reality.
This can happen between parents and children, friends, or partners.
The abuser has power over the victim and manipulates for a long time.
Why do people gaslight
As a rule, the gaslighter wants to have power over another person.
This happens because of the desire to feel stronger and more confident.
It can also be due to personality disorders - narcissistic or antisocial.
In addition, it can be a way of manipulation for people without developed empathy.
