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7 Phrases People Who Gaslight Say

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Have you ever heard of the term “gaslighting”? What is gaslighting? Do you know what it means to be “gaslighted” by someone? Gaslighting is a subtle and often overlooked kind of psychological abuse. It is a form of emotional manipulation meant to deceive us and make us doubt our own sanity and perceptions of reality. And because of its insidious nature, unfortunately, gaslighting can be difficult to spot, especially up close. But you can better protect yourself against gaslighting by learning how it works and becoming familiar with how gaslighters operate. Here are a few phrases to look out for.

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Original article: https://psych2go.net/7-phrases-gaslighters-often-use/

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References:
Portnow, K. E. (1997). Dialogues of doubt: The psychology of self-doubt and emotional gaslighting in adult women and men.
Hightower, E. (2017). An exploratory study of personality factors related to psychological abuse and gaslighting (Doctoral dissertation, William James College).
Sarkis, S. M. (2018). Gaslighting: Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People–and Break Free. Da Capo Lifelong Books.

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