Have you ever been in a situation where your partner, relative, friend, or co-worker deliberately distorted the facts to make you think that everything was your fault, or even doubt your memory, perception, or sanity? If so, you may have fallen victim to a form of psychological manipulation known as gaslighting.
What is the gaslighting effect?
The gaslighting effect refers to the emotional abuse...
What is the 'gaslighting effect'?
Gaslighting is a mental manipulation tactic that silently erodes your belief system and causes you to doubt your own perceptions and reality. Under this kind of manipulation, the perpetrator passes on his fault to the victim through continuous criticism and humiliation, thereby sowing seeds of self-doubt in the victim's mind. This tactic not only allows the perpe...
Do you often have this problem: repeatedly checking the doors, windows, and gas before going out, resulting in being late or unable to go out at all? Or can't stand a little bit of mess and always have to put things in order and wash hands/mop the floor constantly? Or constantly checking the bills that have been calculated and the exam papers that have been written? If you find yourself repeatedly...
Dealing with or countering someone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) can be a difficult task because their behavior is often very persistent and manipulative. Here are some effective coping strategies and countermeasures to protect yourself and help ease relationship conflict with them:
1. Understand their behavioral patterns
Core Features:
A strong desire for attention and praise.
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