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Meet My Autistic Brain

Autism and Domestic Violence - Episode 4: Gaslighting

Jan 26, 2022
Delve into the manipulative tactics of gaslighting in relationships, uncovering the subtle beginnings and devastating effects on victims' mental well-being. Explore how gaslighters use manipulation, confusion, and isolation to control their victims. Understand the broader contexts where gaslighting occurs, including within families and its impact on individuals with autism. Learn how to break free from toxic relationships and the lasting effects of self-doubt and confusion instilled by gaslighting.
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Quick takeaways

  • Gaslighting is a manipulative tactic that causes victims to doubt their thoughts and reality, affecting various relationships like romantic, familial, and professional.
  • Victims of gaslighting may experience self-doubt, isolation, depression, and suppressed anger, making it challenging to break free from manipulation and false narratives created by the abuser.

Deep dives

Understanding Gaslighting: A Dangerous Form of Psychological Manipulation

Gaslighting is a manipulative and emotionally abusive tactic that causes the victim to doubt their thoughts and reality. It involves a sustained effort to undermine the victim's trust in their judgment and increase reliance on the manipulator. Gaslighting affects various relationships like romantic, familial, and professional, making it one of the most damaging forms of emotional abuse.

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