Gaslighting Explained: How to Recognize and Stop It!

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Gaslighting Explained: How to Recognize and Stop It.  Gaslighting is often misused to describe any disagreement, but true gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse. It occurs when someone makes you question your reality and sanity, like in the 1944 movie “Gas Light” where a husband manipulates his wife by dimming the lights and denying it. Here are Key Points to Know.   References: https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/ss/slideshow-gaslighting-what-it-is-and-how-to-stop-it

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00:00Welcome back Sunbro, we hope you all in great health and great money.

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00:09Alright, today we are going to talk about, Gaslighting Explained,

00:13How to recognize and stop it.

00:15Gaslighting is often misused to describe any disagreement,

00:18but true gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse.

00:20It occurs when someone makes you question your reality and sanity, like in the 1944 movie,

00:25Gaslight, where a husband manipulates his wife by dimming the lights and denying it.

00:29Here are key points to know.

00:311. Why do people gaslight?

00:33Gaslighting is a control tactic, not a mental illness.

00:36People may use it to shift blame or avoid discomfort, sometimes without realizing it.

00:412. Sign someone is gaslighting you.

00:43Gaslighters deny events, accuse you of misremembering,

00:46or call you, too sensitive, to manipulate and control you.

00:493. How gaslighting affects you.

00:51Over time, you may doubt your feelings and memories, apologize for things you didn't do,

00:55blaming yourself, making excuses to family and friends about gaslighters' behavior,

00:59and even question your sanity.

01:014. Forms of gaslighting.

01:03It can happen in any relationship,

01:05including with bosses or even salespeople who twist facts to manipulate you.

01:095. When your doctor gaslights you.

01:11Medical gaslighting happens when doctors dismiss your symptoms,

01:14which can delay proper diagnosis and treatment, especially for women.

01:186. Are you being gaslit?

01:19Healthy relationships don't involve gaslighting.

01:22If you suspect it, talk to a friend for clarity

01:24and protect your mental health with self-care practices.

01:277. How to respond to gaslighting.

01:30Communicate clearly, set boundaries, and keep a written record.

01:33Lean on supportive friends and family, and consider ending the relationship if necessary.

01:38Remember, no one should make you question your reality or sanity.

01:41If you suspect gaslighting, trust your instincts,

01:44seek support, and prioritize your mental well-being.

01:47Seek professional help from a therapist or counselor.

01:49If the situation isn't safe, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at

01:53800-799-SAFE 800-799-7233 for support and resources.

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