5 Tactics Gaslighters Use To Confuse And Control You
Protect yourself by learning to identify them.
Most victims of gaslighting have no idea they’re being gaslighted.
The reason is that gaslighting can be difficult to identify.
It usually starts subtly and gradually intensifies. By the time the victim recognizes and accepts they’re being emotionally abused, they have become too attached to their gaslighter and the gaslighter has gained too much control over them.
Gaslighters have some go-to tactics they use to confuse, harm, and control their victims. If you learn to identify them, you can protect yourself against them and leave a gaslighter before they cause you serious harm.
Let’s take a look at them.
1. They Distance You From Your Support Systems
In order to gain total control over you, a gaslighter needs you isolated, alone, and vulnerable.
In order to achieve that, they’ll try to convince you everyone is your enemy. They’ll use manipulative tactics to distance you from your family members and close friends until the only person left to rest your shoulders on is them.
