Is someone in your life trying to gaslight you? Here are some ways to protect yourself, writes DrMelanieG
At work, they may deliberately focus the conversation on your flaws. They may take credit for your ideas then accuse you of being jealous. They may talk you into buying a luxurious item, then criticize your spending habits. Gaslighters make you feel incompetent so they can take control of the finances or agenda. They may say that looking after money isn't"your thing" or that they are better at it. They may also speak badly of you to your family, work colleagues, or friends.
Minimize contact. Don't chat to them in the halls or go for coffee because they will have a hidden agenda.If you retaliate or get enraged, they will try to make you look bad or act like a victim to garner sympathy. Therefore, you are better off giving them ambiguous responses like"really?" or"I'm confused."
Say you are confused then ask them to clarify the contradiction:"You say this didn't happen, but I have a photo of it. I don't understand. Will you clarify what you meant." Talk to friends or colleagues who will validate your point of view, encourage you, and help you strategize.Journal or keep a diary of what happened.Facebook image: fizkes/Shutterstock
Stephanie Moulton Sarkis, Ph.D. Gaslighting: Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People -- and Break Free
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