6 Types of Gaslighting To Beware Of

Gaslighting is a type of psychological abuse that can make others feel crazy or surreal experiences. This can be detrimental to the health of others. Gaslighting can be a weapon used by many for psychological manipulation. After all, if you can’t believe yourself, who can you believe? To help you stay safe from gaslighting and manipulation, here’s 6 types of gaslighting to be aware of. Awareness is key! Disclaimer: But please do note, if you can relate to any of these signs, please do not take this feedback as an attack on your character. We here at Psych2Go believe that there is room for growth and improvement for everyone, and we wish to spread awareness about potentially harmful behavior in relation to gaslighting for this article. We also made a video on the common phases used by people who may just be gaslighting you and manipulate you into doing something they want: Writer: Max Cabrera Script Editor: Vanessa Tao & Dawn Tan Script Manager: Kelly Soong Voice: Amanda Silvera () Animator: Julie Ma (new animator) YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong References: Abramson, K. (2014). TURNING UP THE LIGHTS ON GASLIGHTING. Philosophical Perspectives, 28, 1–30. Arabi, S. (2017, November 9). 50 shades of gaslighting: Disturbing signs an abuser is twisting your reality [2020 updated]. Thought Catalog. Retrieved from Chloe. (2021, March 20). 7 Phrases Gaslighters Often Use. Psych2Go. Retrieved from Hightower, E. (2017). An exploratory study of personality factors related to psychological abuse and gaslighting (Doctoral dissertation, William James College). Merino , A. (n.d.). Gaslighting: What You Need to Know . UTEP. Retrieved from Psych2Go. (2021). 10 Examples of What Gaslighting Sounds Like. YouTube. Retrieved from Sweet, P. L. (2019). The Sociology of Gaslighting. American Sociological Review, 84(5), 851–875.