5. They show three stages of gaslighting
Gaslighting refers to the manipulation process in which a person makes another person question their sanity and reality, for the sole purpose of gaining more power and control over that individual. Toxic and manipulative people exhibit three main stages of gaslighting.
First stage – the toxic person figures out a way to put you in an unpleasant situation. This is called the disbelief stage. Disguised as humor or sarcasm, this act is meant to make you feel inferior and insecure.
Second stage – when you react to their behavior, they tell you that you are crazy and that you are overreacting. This is a master technique because it’s dismissive and elicits an emotional response from you, one that they will use in their favor.
Third stage – They keep up with their “attack” until they wear you down and you start questioning your behavior and emotions. “Maybe I really overreacted” or “I shouldn’t have acted that way” you begin telling yourself, all the while becoming more depressed and stressed about controlling your so-called “crazy” reactions.
See also 10 Types of People You’ll Come Across At Least Once in Your Life.
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whats it called when people have others side with them while they make up lies about you? what is being toksic? is it when they start problems with others so they dont have to try to deal with theyr own problems ? how come toksic people dont know thats what they are all while they cover their lies to look better than others? is that the same? do they ever act honest ?thank you in advance?
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Unfortunately toxic people in my life are those I love the most & who are closest to me 💔. I have to walk on eggshells and watch every word I speak because they twist & turn everything I say & do to turn it against me. I can ignore outsiders, but when it comes from your closet family members, it’s hard.