Oxford dictionary the process of treating somebody in a way that makes them think they are mentally ill
Signs that someone is being gaslighted
- Their self-esteem is much lower since they’ve been around the gaslighter
- Their feelings are trivialised.
- They become anxious and depressed
- They are constantly guilt-tripped
- They’re frequently let down by the gaslighter
- The gaslighter insists they know them better than they know themselves
- They’re frequently lied to
- Their fears are used against them
- They are isolated from others
- They constantly question and doubt themselves
How Do You Know You’re SELF Gaslighting?
Recognizing self gaslighting can be hard because it’s a mindset that you may consider normal. But if you find yourself performing the following very frequently, then its a problem, something that you need to deal with. It’s also known as Internalized gaslighting
You MINIMISE Your Thoughts and Feelings: “It’s not that bad. I’m overreacting.”
You DOUBT Yourself: “I’ve never been the smartest person in the room. It’s probably a dumb idea.”
You Doubt Your MEMORY and VOICE: Do you constantly doubt whether your recollections are true?
You Always Find a Way to BLAME YOURSELF: “There must be something I’m doing wrong to cause this.”