Gaslighting is a manipulation tactic used to gain power. And it works too well. The term "gaslighting" comes from the movie "Gaslight," in which a man manipulates his wife into thinking she is losing her mind. Gaslighting is a form of manipulation tactic that involves the abuser willfully and skillfully denying the victim's reality. Typical gaslighting techniques include denying something when there's proof, projecting onto others, and telling blatant lies.
##### 11 Red Flags of Gaslighting #####
1. They tell blatant lies.
2. They deny they ever said something, even though you have proof.
3. They use what is near and dear to you as ammunition.
4. They wear you down over time.
5. Their actions do not match their words.
6. They throw in positive reinforcement to confuse you.
7. They know confusion weakens people.
8. They project blame on you.
9. They try to align people against you.
10. They tell you or others that you are at fault.
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Gaslighting is a manipulation tactic used to gain power. And it works too well. The term "gaslighting" comes from the movie "Gaslight," in which a man manipulates his wife into thinking she is losing her mind. Gaslighting is a form of manipulation tactic that involves the abuser willfully and skillfully denying the victim's reality. Typical gaslighting techniques include denying something when there's proof, projecting onto others, and telling blatant lies.
##### 11 Red Flags of Gaslighting #####
1. They tell blatant lies.
2. They deny they ever said something, even though you have proof.
3. They use what is near and dear to you as ammunition.
4. They wear you down over time.
5. Their actions do not match their words.
6. They throw in positive reinforcement to confuse you.
7. They know confusion weakens people.
8. They project blame on you.
9. They try to align people against you.
10. They tell you or others that you are at fault.
11. They tell you everyone else is a liar.