GASLIGHTING: Sneaky Emotional Abuse - 10 Underhanded Ways It Shows Up

Understanding the many faces of gaslighting (a subtle but powerful form of emotional abuse) helps you see it coming. Then, seeing it for what it is, you can discount it, reject and deny it. In this episode, I'll give you insights to help you recognize gaslighting more easily. It's emotional abuse that you can shut down, when you know what to listen and watch for. HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS EPISODE: Why gaslighting is a huge issue in eroding self-confidence 10 ways gaslighting shows up and how to recognize them Examples of gaslighting, and how it's emotional abuse Why it is essential to recognize the different ways a #Hijackal will attempt to gaslight you Hopefully, by the time you hear all ten, you'll say "No More!" A person who thinks they can tell you what you think, feel, need, want, prefer, or remember is a person to watch out for. Beware, though, because they wear you down, you may have a tendency to believe them. Don't! They are using and emotionally abusing you, and you deserve to be treated with respect, care, love, and honesty. Once you know how to recognize gaslighting when it's happening, you want to know how to respond to it in ways that don't contribute to the crazy-making: Here's a previous episode that's been helpful for a lot of of folx:    • Healthy Responses to Gaslighting Crazy-Making   A favorite of narcissists is to tell you "you're too sensitive"... here's what to do then:    • Get Empowered: How To Handle Being Called ...   * Remember, narcissists and other toxic people come in all genders and ages * * and toxic relationships can be at home, at work, at play... with your parent, boss, spouse, sibling, friend, co-worker. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I am Dr. Rhoberta Shaler, The Relationship Help Doctor. Are you in relationship with a Hijackal? Someone who is inflicting emotional abuse? That's someone who consistently puts you down, love-bombs and gaslights you, creates confusion and chaos, and causes you to second-guess yourself? I can help you recognize, understand, and make decisions about those kinds of narcissistic behavior…and especially, how to keep yourself (and your children) safe and sane. No worries about where in the world you live. I work through private, secure video conferencing. So, we can certainly work together to figure a few things out. CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.ForRelationshipHelp.com Facebook:   / relationshiphelpdoctor   Twitter: @RhobertaShaler LinkedIn:   / rhobertashaler   Instagram: @DrRhobertaShaler YouTube:    / forrelationshiphelp   Get my free ebook at http://www.Hijackals.com Take my free checklists: https://www.forrelationshiphelp.com/c... Are you looking for relief from the pain, confusion and drama of toxic relationships? I can help. You can reclaim your personal power. Keep watching my videos on YouTube to find strategies for changing your relationship dynamics.. When you're ready, let's talk. You can take advantage of my one-time. new client introductory Consultation here (only $97 for a full hour) https://www.ForRelationshipHelp.com/join ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ WANT A SAFE PLACE-- off social media-- TO TALK, ASK QUESTIONS, GET EXPERT ANSWERS & SUPPORT? Join my Emerging Empowered Community, online: https://ForRelationshipHelp.com/commu... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Explore my eCourses to build your confidence in dealing with narcissistic people. https://for-relationship-help.thinkif... #emotionalabuse #Hijackals #toxicpeople #narcissists #difficultpeople #verbalabuse #stoptoleratingabuse #toxicrelationships #manipulation #walkingoneggshells #mentalhealth #emotionalhealth #narcissisticabuse #personalitydisorder ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ This content has been created and recorded for the general interest and information of the viewer/listener. Nothing said or implied on this site should be taken, or construed in any way, as legal advice, or personal advice of any kind. It is entirely informational, offering readers, viewers, subscribers, followers, and members educational resources, anecdotes, case studies, and stories. Optimize Life Now LLC & Rhoberta Shaler, PhD makes no representations about the suitability of the content of this site for any purpose. All content is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.