{"id":10515,"date":"2025-05-05T14:47:17","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T18:47:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vanessaboglio.com\/?p=10515"},"modified":"2026-05-29T11:47:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T15:47:14","slug":"gaslighting-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vanessaboglio.com\/en\/gaslighting-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Gaslighting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the rise of social media, certain psychological terms have become popular. There are various reasons for using these terms, but it\u2019s important to understand their true meaning. One of them is <strong>gaslighting<\/strong> or <strong>psychological manipulation<\/strong>. What does it mean?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Gaslighting<\/strong> is a form of abuse or emotional manipulation in which the victim is manipulated into doubting their perception, judgment, or memory. The purposes of this type of manipulation include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Emotionally destabilizing the other person<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making them depend on the abuser to interpret reality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating constant doubt and guilt in the victim<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cThat never happened. You\u2019re making it up.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cYou\u2019re overreacting, as always.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cYou\u2019re crazy, no one else sees it that way.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cDon\u2019t be so sensitive.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cI never said that \u2014 you\u2019re imagining things.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When manipulation lasts over time, it can have long-term effects. Here they are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emotional and Cognitive Effects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Constant self-doubt<\/strong><br>\u2013 The person begins to question their perception, memories, and decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mental confusion<\/strong><br>\u2013 A persistent feeling of being \u201clost,\u201d confused, or unsure about what is real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Loss of self-confidence<\/strong><br>\u2013 Difficulty making decisions without external approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Low self-esteem<\/strong><br>\u2013 The person feels inadequate, incapable, or incompetent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Unjustified shame and guilt<\/strong><br>\u2013 A tendency to feel responsible for everything that goes wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emotional and Behavioral Effects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chronic anxiety<\/strong><br>\u2013 Constant nervousness, hypervigilance, and fear of doing or saying something wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sadness or depression<\/strong><br>\u2013 Feelings of hopelessness or lack of interest in things once enjoyed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Isolation<\/strong><br>\u2013 The victim may withdraw from friends or family out of shame, or because the abuser encourages it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Emotional dependence<\/strong><br>\u2013 A constant need for the manipulator\u2019s approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Feelings of madness or instability<\/strong><br>\u2013 As if they\u2019re \u201cgoing crazy\u201d due to the contradictions they experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are facing this situation with a close relative, partner, coworker, or someone else, seek help to strengthen your self-esteem, rebuild your confidence, and begin healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OpenAI. (2025). <em>Psychological Effects of Gaslighting<\/em>. Generated with the assistance of ChatGPT. <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.openai.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/chat.openai.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the rise of social media, certain psychological terms have become popular. 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