Many of us have probably heard of gaslighting. In this article, we will explore what is behind this concept and why it is so destructive, disturbing, and toxic. Origins and definition Gaslighting is a term used in psychology and common speech that refers to manipulation whose purpose is to create doubt in a person […]
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10 Signs You Are A Victim Of Gaslighting
“You’re crazy, that never happened.” “You’re too sensitive.” “You’re making things up” Are these phrases that you constantly hear from your partner that cause you to question yourself? If so, your partner might be using something called “gaslighting” — a form of emotional abuse that causes a victim to question their own feelings, instincts and sanity, […]
A Quick Tool for Rebutting the Conspiracy Theorist, Mental Illness Gaslighting Slur
By Russ Winter of The New Nationalist The growth of alternative media has required the development of a whole cottage industry to mentally diagnosis the burgeoning population of truthers, who are often labeled “conspiracy theorists” (a CIA term and invention). Of course, conspiracy theories are not all created equal. In fact, some are deliberately created as a straw-man […]