Why do people Gaslight others?
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Why do people Gaslight others?
One of the most common reasons people gaslight is to gain power over others. This need for domination may stem from narcissism, antisocial personality, or other issues. Like most cases of abuse, gaslighting is about control. Over time, the abuser may convince the target that they cause the abuser’s aggression.
What to say when someone tries to gaslight you?
What to say to someone who is gaslighting you
- “My feelings and reality are valid.
- “Don’t tell me how to feel; this is how I feel.”
- “I am allowed to explore these topics and conversations with you.
- “I know what I saw.”
- “I will not continue this conversation if you continue to minimize what I am feeling.” (
What are Gaslighting words?
Some common phrases you might hear from your gaslighter are:
- You’re so sensitive!
- You know that’s just because you are so insecure.
- Stop acting crazy.
- You are just paranoid.
- You just love trying to throw me off track.
- I was just joking!
- You are making that up.
- It’s no big deal.
What is narcissistic Gaslighting?
Gaslighting abuse causes a person to lose their sense of identity, perception, and worth. Gaslighting is a form of narcissism and sociopathic tendencies as they look to gain power over someone.
Why do people make the same mistakes in life?
Because people make the same mistakes in life too!! Because people are victims of a certain fixed perception and thought process. Because people love to judge others and themselves based on certain fixed thought processes in life.
Why don’t we take responsibility for our mistakes?
We chose not to take responsibility…not to own it. When we don’t own our mistakes, we cannot change them. It doesn’t matter what you say you believe. When it comes to altering the course of your life and your outcomes it is what you truly believe instinctively at your core that matter most.
Why do people ask you to do something you wouldn’t do?
Someone purposely convinces you to commit to something at just the right time, when you would have otherwise said “no.” This commonly occurs when you’re in a hurry or mentally fatigued. At 5PM on a Friday, as you’re walking out of the office, your co-worker asks you if you mind handling X, Y and Z for him next week while he’s on vacation.
How do I Stop Making the same mistakes every time?
Do something different. Repeatedly and consistently do something different. Do the same something different until you experience different results. Don’t say to yourself “this doesn’t work” when you know you haven’t even tried. Whatever category or type of mistakes you make, someone has mastered it.
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