How When and Why Narcissists Use Gaslighting

#gaslighting #gaslight #gaslightingawareness In this video, This is what gaslighting sounds like; you will learn about how, when, and why narcissists use gaslighting as a tactic to skew your sense of reality. A gaslighter is someone who needs to keep you off balance. Gaslighting is used to deflect your focus. Gaslighting is the most extreme when you try to hold a narcissistic person accountable for the way they have treated you or for the way they have spoken to you.

Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation in which a person seeks to sow seeds of doubt in a targeted individual or in members of a targeted group, making them question their own memory, perception, or sanity. The mental health effects of gaslighting can be profound and damaging. Here are some of the key mental health effects:

Confusion and Self-Doubt: Gaslighting can lead to a pervasive sense of confusion and self-doubt. Victims may start questioning their own judgment, memory, and perception of reality, as the gaslighter systematically undermines their confidence.

Anxiety: The constant manipulation and uncertainty caused by gaslighting can trigger heightened anxiety. Victims may experience worry, fear, and a constant state of alertness as they try to navigate the unpredictable and often emotionally charged interactions.

Depression: Gaslighting can contribute to the development or exacerbation of depression. Constantly feeling invalidated, misunderstood, or belittled by the gaslighter can lead to a profound sense of hopelessness and despair.

Isolation: Gaslighters often seek to isolate their victims from friends, family, or support networks. This isolation can intensify the impact of gaslighting, leaving victims without external validation or perspectives that counter the gaslighter's narrative.

Low Self-Esteem: Gaslighting erodes self-esteem by consistently undermining the victim's sense of self-worth. The gaslighter may employ criticism, humiliation, or comparison tactics to make the victim feel inadequate and powerless.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Prolonged exposure to gaslighting, especially in an abusive relationship, can contribute to the development of PTSD. Emotional and psychological abuse can lead to symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, and hypervigilance.

Difficulty Trusting Others: Gaslighting can result in heightened skepticism and problems trusting others. Victims may become hesitant to share their thoughts or feelings, fearing further manipulation or invalidation.

Cognitive Dissonance: Gaslighting often creates a state of cognitive dissonance, where victims hold conflicting beliefs about their reality and the gaslighter's narrative. Resolving this dissonance can be mentally exhausting and emotionally distressing.

Physical Symptoms: The stress and emotional toll of gaslighting can manifest in physical symptoms such as headaches, digestive issues, insomnia, and other stress-related ailments.

It's essential for individuals experiencing gaslighting to seek support from trusted friends, family, or mental health professionals. Recognizing and addressing gaslighting early protects one's mental health and well-being.

In a relationship with a narcissist, you will be confronted with crazymaking communication, all designed to ensure you never feel self-confident. There are common gaslighting phrases narcissists use in a relationship you can learn to help you remain aware so as not to go down a rabbit hole. Gaslighting is a red flag you should be mindful of. Narcissist gaslighting phrases are used to confuse and control you.

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