“And
a man's foes shall be they of his own household.”
Matthew
10:36 (KJV)
("Man" -mankind-male and female)
As difficult as it is to imagine, there are people who deliberately attempt to drive
you insane – literally. After many years of psychological torture, you may find yourself second – guessing who
you really are. You spend your days apologizing to others – wishing that you had thicker skin. Being of the sensitive
nature, those close to you treat your sensitivity like a dreaded disease. At times you may even hate yourself, and you have
no idea why you feel this way.
Often times you make excuses
to your family on behalf of your mate. You want everyone to get along, and your family to love your mate because you love him, or her. But in order to keep harmony during family gatherings, you lie. You lie about the violence,
the verbal abuse, and you lie to yourself. And yet, you cannot understand why you aren’t as happy as you should be.
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If you ever walked away from
a disagreement feeling unsteady and confused, you may have experienced “Gaslighting.” This is a form of psychological
abuse often used to gain power and control. It isn’t uncommon to discover this power play in domestic violence and abuse
cases. Further, sociopaths are very skilled at crazy making, and they feel no remorse
for their actions. If you can identify with one or more of the following traits, researching the provided links may well be
a life, and mind saver for you. Here are some of the some of the signs:
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You second-guess yourself
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You often feel confused
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Make excuses for negative behaviors of your mate
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Happiness eludes you
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You mate accuses you of being too sensitive
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You lost sight of your true self
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You no longer experience joy and hope in your relationship
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You always wonder if you are “good enough”
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You wonder if you are going insane
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Making decisions is uncomfortable for you
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DEFINITION OF GASLIGHTING
“Gaslighting is a form of intimidation or psychological abuse in which false information is presented to the victim, making them doubt their own memory and perception.”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaslighting
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WHAT
IS GASLIGHTING?
http://www.enotalone.com/article/16906.html
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