Action To Be Taken When Gaslighted
The antidote to gaslighting is to be emotionally aware. One has to become self-reliant and stop being gullible.
- Identify the problem that you have with your spouse.
- Remove the distortions and sort out the truth.
- Understand that there is a power struggle with your partner.
- Give yourself permission to feel your feelings.
- Respect yourself.
- Understand that it is okay to leave someone if required.
- Talk to your friends
- Focus on how you feel and not on how something is factually right or wrong.
- Realize that even if you are right, you cannot control the opinion of others.
- Indulge in self-care and self-compassion.
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