The Origins of Gaslighting

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Gaslighting is entirely the gaslight is problem from personality disorders to maybe even genetics, observational learning. None of that is something that we are responsible for. We have not done anything to deserve to be gaslit. Nothing about this has to do with personal blame. The question still remains. What do we do if we're in a situation where someone is trying to alter our reality or manipulate us for their gain? I think firstly, talk to other people you trust about your experience.

The term 'gaslighting' has grown in popularity in recent years and become part of our shared psychobabble, giving our generation the language to describe a pattern of behaviour that has existed for centuries. This week on the podcast, we explore a recent story in the media on gaslighting and dive into what gaslighting actually means from a psychological perspective. We explore the origins of the term, how it references pop culture, the six behavioural patterns adopted by gaslighters and the links to narcissism and pathological lying. We also discuss how to identify this behaviour, detach from these individuals and move forward from the emotional hangover created by gaslighting. All that and more, listen now!

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