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Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse that’s seen in abusive relationships. It’s the act of manipulating a person by forcing them to question their thoughts. Victims of gaslighting can be pushed so far that they begin to doubt their reality. ⁠
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Spotting the signs of gaslighting is not always straightforward as the behaviours can start in very subtle ways. Signs to spot include:⁠

Blatant lying and cover ups⁠

• Actions that contradict words⁠
• Feeling like you have to defend reality⁠
• Denying conversations ever happened⁠
• Manipulating others to see you differently ⁠
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