The Psychological Impacts of Gaslighting

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In severe cases, we can see things like codependency or even a version of Stockholm syndrome kind of arise. This person, this gaslider has created a psychological environment whereby you rely on them to affirm your reality and to tell you what emotions are appropriate and real. And therefore, they know that you'll come to rely on them because they've broken down your trust in yourself.

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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