TRAUMA
Gaslighting
Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation in which someone causes you to doubt your own perception, memory and sanity.
What is Gaslighting?
Gaslighting is a type of emotional abuse in which the abuser systematically causes the victim to question their own reality, memory and mental health. It can occur in romantic relationships, families and workplaces. Recovery involves rebuilding trust in your own perceptions.
Do you recognise this?
✓Constantly doubting your own memory or perception
✓Apologising even when you know you're not wrong
✓Feeling confused or 'going crazy'
✓Making excuses for the other person's behaviour
✓Loss of confidence and self-trust
✓Anxiety, depression or dissociation
Effective treatments
These approaches are commonly recommended for Gaslighting.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if I'm being gaslighted?
Key signs include feeling confused after conversations, being told your memories are wrong, and progressively doubting your own judgement.
Find the right psychologist for Gaslighting
Match with a specialist who has experience with Gaslighting and start within days.