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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Laura Hampson and Kashmira Gander

What is gaslighting and what are the signs to look out for?

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You are constantly second-guessing yourself, your confidence is shot, and you are questioning your perception of reality. Sound familiar? You may be a victim of gaslighting.

The term is used to describe a form of emotional abuse where one person gradually manipulates another in order to gain control. It could involve the abuser pretending to misunderstand their victim, or questioning how they remember events.

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