Self-Gaslighting

Dear Seekers,

Most of us have heard of gaslighting--when someone else uses manipulation or minimization to make you question your understanding of reality. As a quick reminder, the abusive act is meant to confuse and destabilize you so that you doubt yourself. The purpose of gaslighting is to maintain control over a person or situation. Someone who is gaslighting you may use words like “crazy,” “sensitive,” or “irrational,” and you may leave these interactions feeling confused and powerless.