Friday, May 13, 2022

How to Stay Mentally Strong When Someone Is Gaslighting You: Friday Fix

Whether they lie about your behavior, insist your feelings are irrational, or say your thoughts are distorted, their goal is to cause you to feel as though you're losing your mind.
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How to Stay Mentally Strong When Someone Is Gaslighting You
Amy Morin, LCSW
Verywell Mind Editor-in-Chief
When someone is gaslighting you, you'll likely second guess yourself. Gaslighters are good at convincing you that you've lost touch with reality.
Whether they lie about your behavior, insist your feelings are irrational, or say your thoughts are distorted, their goal is to cause you to feel as though you're losing your mind.

While gaslighting is most often discussed in terms of romantic relationships, it can occur in other relationships too. Your boss, friends, extended family, or even your doctor may gaslight you.

Gaslighting can stem from an issue of power and control, or from someone trying to get you to depend on them. Or, it may stem from their desire to hide their own unhealthy habits.

It's tough to know what's real and what isn't when someone gaslights you. So on today's episode I share four strategies that can help you stay mentally strong when someone is gaslighting you.
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