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Gaslighting is a form of manipulation from "summary" of Dark Psychology Secrets by Richard Cooper
Gaslighting is a sneaky, underhanded form of manipulation that is designed to make the victim doubt their own reality. The gaslighter will twist the truth, deny facts, and distort events in order to make the victim question their own sanity. This can be extremely damaging to the victim's mental health, as they may start to believe that they are the ones who are wrong or crazy. Gaslighting often starts out subtly, with small lies and half-truths that are designed to make the victim doubt themselves. Over time, the gaslighter will escalate their tactics, becoming more brazen and aggressive in their attempts to manipulate the victim. They may use emotional manipulation, such as guilt-tripping or playing the victim themselves, in order to control the victim's thoughts and actions. One of the key characteristics of gaslighting is...
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