"Breaking Free- A Guide to Recognizing & Combatting Gaslighting"
Summary
This Narcissim Series installment episode dives into the crucial topic of gaslighting, discussing how it affects individuals psychologically. The host ORRA The Informationalist, identifies indicators of gaslighting, such as questioning your reality, consistent undermining, denial of facts, shifting blame, and isolation tactics. The show further delves into how gaslighting is proliferating in modern societies due to factors like social conditioning, a decline in empathy, and the influence of technology and social media. ORRA also shares ways of confronting such toxic behavior, noting the importance of trusting one's intuition, documenting experiences, seeking support, and setting boundaries. The session concludes with a Q&A segment addressing questions about gaslighting in different scenarios. 00:00 Introduction to Gaslighting 01:13 Defining Gaslighting 01:48 Identifying Gaslighting 02:45 Personal Experience with Gaslighting 07:34 The Rise of Gaslighting in Modern Societies 13:12 Effects of Gaslighting 15:56 Confronting Gaslighting 18:44 Listener Questions and Answers 25:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
All praises to our creator which inspires the very best in us! "When you live in the present, there's always an opportunity for a new beginning." - ORRA