The Psychology of Gaslighting

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Today, we're going to talk about the psychology of gaslighting. It's a very systematic pattern of behavior used to convince someone that their reality is all something that needs to be questioned. Being exposed to this kind of manipulation can be really impactful and life-altering not just in romantic situations but within our families, between friends or even at work. There is so much more to this than what we have been told.

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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