psychological manipulation of a person usually over an extended period of time that causes the victim to question the validity of their own thoughts, perception of reality, or memories and typically leads to confusion, loss of confidence and self-esteem, uncertainty of one's emotional or mental stability, and a dependency on the perpetrator.
Gaslighting can be a very effective tool for the abuser to control an individual.
It's done slowly so the victim writes off the event as a one off or oddity and doesn't realize they are being controlled and manipulated
No, gaslighting is done in a very subtle manner, never outright.
psychological manipulation of a person usually over an extended period of time that causes the victim to question the validity of their own thoughts, perception of reality, or memories and typically leads to confusion, loss of confidence and self-esteem, uncertainty of one's emotional or mental stability, and a dependency on the perpetrator.
Gaslighting can be a very effective tool for the abuser to control an individual.
It's done slowly so the victim writes off the event as a one off or oddity and doesn't realize they are being controlled and manipulated
Except you’re saying it’s done outright and I’m saying the victim doesn’t know they’re being manipulated because it’s subtle.