EPISODE · Feb 16, 2024 · 11 MIN

Understanding Gaslighting

from Tyler Woods PhD Holistic Mental Health · host tyler woods

Listening to Tyler Woods today, and she helps you try to understand gaslighting. First, let’s give social media a big cheer for confusing people with what gaslighting is. On social media, anyone who wronged you or anyone whom you are mad at is a gaslighter. That is far from the truth. Gaslighting is where someone manipulates you and your conversations so much you question your own sanity, reality, and judgments. It is an abuse tactic where the person questions facts over and over till you feel confused. They undermine your skills and truths, and they manipulate your reality until you agree with them. The primary objective is power and control. Let's learn more about it in today's show.