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Wed Feb 2, 2022, 03:27 AM Feb 2022

(Jewish Group) How to spot gaslighting: 6 things that gaslighters say to manipulate you

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1. "That never happened."
Gaslighting often causes the victim to doubt themselves. Someone will do or say something abusive and then deny that it ever happened, says psychotherapist and licensed marriage and family therapist Tina B. Tessina, PhD, in private practice.

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2. "You're too sensitive."
This is a phrase used by gaslighters to minimize and invalidate the victim's feelings.

If the victim tries to express hurt or disappointment, the gaslighter may tell them that they are making a big deal out of nothing.

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5. "I'm sorry you think that I hurt you."
While this statement might seem like an apology, it isn't. Instead, Tessina says this is a way for an abuser to deflect responsibility and blame the victim.

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