Gaslighting has been identified as one of the most misunderstood words of 2023, and after some internet research, I do not understand it, either. So rather than defining it, I
Both hoovering and gaslighting are narcissistic behaviors that are harmful to the victim’s mental well-being, but what is the difference between the two?
Words are powerful; therapy-speak more so. Which is why it s important to really understand words like gaslighting, OCD, boundary setting and narcissism that we use today in everyday conversations.
American online dictionary Merriam-Webster recently announced ‘Gaslighting’ as their Word of the Year 2022. It is no doubt that the word has become very popular in the last few years to describe a behaviour that many of us have often experienced. Experts explain the word and share how people can recognise and deal with it