"GASLIGHTING."

 Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse where someone manipulates another person into doubting their own reality, sanity, and perceptions, often through denial, distortion, and misrepresentation of events. 

Here's a more detailed explanation:

• Definition:

  Gaslighting involves a persistent pattern of behavior where one person, the "gaslighter," systematically undermines the victim's sense of reality and self-worth. 
How it works:
Gaslighters may deny things they said or did, make the victim feel crazy or mistaken, or distort the truth to make the victim question their own memory and judgment. 
Impact on the victim:
Gaslighting can lead to feelings of confusion, anxiety, isolation, and depression, as the victim struggles to trust their own perceptions and experiences. 
Examples:
"You're imagining things," or "You're crazy," when the victim is simply stating their own experiences or feelings. 
Denying that an event or conversation ever happened, even when there are witnesses or other evidence. 
Blaming the victim for the gaslighter's own behavior or actions. 
Why it's effective:
Gaslighting is often effective because it can erode a person's confidence and ability to trust themselves, making it harder for them to recognize the abuse and leave the situation.