Gaslighting typically happens over an extended time. This makes the person question their reality. Victims of gaslighting might question themselves, others, their thoughts, memories, experiences, and emotions. This leads to the person feeling lost, and confused.
You begin to doubt everything. You are likely to have increased anxiety and depression. Gaslighting disrupts your mental stability. This makes it hard to function and focus. When you are involved with a narcissist you will experience high levels of gaslighting. There are different types of gaslighting. Know how to stop gaslighting and keep your sanity.
Counter-gaslighting
This is when the narcissist makes comments that make you question your memory. The narcissist will make comments like: “You always forget things.” “You have a bad memory.” “Don’t you remember?” How to respond to counter-gaslighting: Write things down. Recall what you said or saw for yourself, not arguing with the narcissist. If you choose to share be very directive without being confrontational.
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FIND JOYTrivial gaslighting
The narcissist disregards, and minimizes you, your feelings, or your experiences. The narcissist says things like: “You are overreacting, or too sensitive.” Their feelings and experiences count and yours do not. How to address trivial gaslighting: Know that you are not overreacting. Validate yourself.
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Denial gaslight
Happens when the narcissist denies your reality, or something happening. Narcissistic comments are: “I never said that” and “That never happened.” How to counter denial gaslighting: Recall what was being said. Hold onto your truth. Believe in yourself and your experiences. Validate yourself.
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GET THE DOWNLOADSDiverting gaslight
In diverting gaslighting the narcissist deflects the discussion. The narcissistic will change the subject Question your creditability How to respond to diverting: Recall why your truth is your truth. Do not engage in fighting Validate yourself and your experiences. Stick to the main subject of discussion.
Stereotyping gaslight
This happens when narcissists use negative stereotypes to prove their point. How to behave when you experience stereotyping gaslighting: Do not generalize. Keep to the specifics. Honor your truth. Do not continue to plead your case. Remember your truth is valid. They will make generalized comments like “all …, every…”
Withholding gaslight
In withholding gaslighting the narcissist shuts down in conversation with you. Narcissistic behaviors are: Fake like they do not understand what you are talking about “You are trying to confuse me.” They may refuse to listen to what you have to say. How to respond to withholding gaslighting: Do not continue to plead your case with the narcissist. Know what your truth is and proceed in a manner that is supportive of yourself.
Additional key points to protect yourself from gaslighting
- Trust yourself.
- Remember your truth.
- Recognize their behaviors and words are done to make you doubt.
- Make decisions that support your values.
- Do not allow the narcissist to control you.
- Explore the facts of what makes your emotions and experiences true for you.
- Do not let the narcissist guilt or shame you into living in a way that does not support you. Remember you are not out of your mind, it is a manipulation tactic by the narcissist.
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