“The only people who are mad at you for speaking the truth are those people that are living a lie. Keep speaking the truth.”.
Do you ever feel like your voice is diminished by others? Like you can’t say what you want out of fear of being judged or nervous that your words will get twisted into something you did not say?
You are not alone. A lot of us deal with this in different aspects of our lives, and it’s time we stand up to the people gaslighting us.
”The phrase “to gaslight” refers to the act of undermining another person’s reality by denying facts, the environment around them, or their feelings. Targets of gaslighting are manipulated into turning against their cognition, their emotions, and who they fundamentally are as people.”
Some phrases that are an example of gaslighting are:
“You must be going crazy. That’s not what happened.”
“You don’t know what you’re talking about.”
“You’re imagining things.”
“No need to be so sensitive. I was only joking.”
When a person manipulates you into doubting your feelings, they are attempting to gaslight you. Here are some ways to extinguish gaslighting:
1. Recognize the pattern of undermining behavior.
2. Keep in mind that the gaslighting isn’t about you. It’s about the gaslighter’s need for control and power.
3. Be aware that you are unlikely to be able to change the gaslighter – at least on your own.
4. Rethink whether the relationship is worth putting up with the constant attempts to chip away at your self-esteem.
5. Develop your own support system. You need other people in your life who can confirm your reality and worth.
6. Work on rebuilding your self-esteem. Remind yourself that you are a loveable and capable person, regardless of the opinion of the gaslighter.
Read more here: https://psychcentral.com/blog/7-ways-to-extinguish-gaslighting/.
You have a voice. Never be afraid to use it.
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