7 Ways To Cope With Gaslighting

Gaslighting can make anyone feel like they are losing their marbles. Many people who are experiencing gaslighting struggle with low self-esteem, self-doubt, anxiety, confusion, shame, anger, and frustration. The saddest part about gaslighting is that it makes you question your values, your reality, and your identity. Below are seven tips that I give my clients to help to cope with gaslighting. I have even implemented these strategies myself and have found them to be very helpful

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1. Document- This is especially useful if your co-worker or boss gaslights you or if you are going through a divorce or custody battle. Save emails, take pictures of information, keep a notebook with dates and times where the gaslighting occurred, and try to engage with the gaslighter when witnesses are present. Keeping track of the facts serves two purposes; it helps you to keep the focus on the truth and reality so the gaslighter does not confuse you and it can be a useful way to defend yourself if you need to at the office or in a courtroom.

2. Do not fight back- This is tricky because gaslighting is so frustrating and confusing. It is only natural to want to defend yourself but it usually will not make things better. Walk away when you can, your truth is the only one that matters. Tell yourself this a million times if you need to! If you cannot walk away, keep your comments short in both…