Gaslighting 101: Identifying True Manipulation vs. Common Misunderstandings Gaslighting, a form of psychological abuse, has gained increasing attention in discussions about mental health and domestic violence. This manipulative tactic can have devastating effects on an individual’s well-being, often leading to self-doubt, anxiety, and even substance abuse as a coping mechanism. Understanding gaslighting is crucial for recognizing and addressing this insidious form of emotiona
Hot Take: Your Ex Might Suck, But They're [Probably] Not a Narcissist Okay, I know, controversial. We all have an ex that we low key wonder about... were they a narcissist? Just an awful person? But thanks to Tik Tok and Chat GPT, it's become too easy to "diagnose" people in our lives and assign labels or diagnostics that might not be true. Narcissism IS real. It's a real personality disorder, characterized by a grandiose sense of self. It has a relatively low diagnostic rat