Gaslighting is a form of psychological or emotional abuse — a series of manipulative techniques designed to gain control of another person.
By blatantly and repeatedly lying or challenging reality, the gaslighters keep their victims off-kilter and make them question themselves.
Many times, a person’s diagnosis of ADHD is used against him or her by the gaslighter. I have been a therapist for 20 years, and lately I have seen more and more clients with ADHD reporting being gaslighted in their relationships and at their jobs.One of the best defenses against gaslighting is to educate yourself about this kind of emotional abuse.
Adults with ADHD may be more vulnerable to gaslighting due to issues with self-esteem, difficulty with past relationships, and feelings of guilt and shame.
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