Akancha Srivastava's video: Gaslight AAH

Gaslight! I recently watched a Hindi movie on OTT and just had to clear up the misinterpretation! This is serious. Gaslighting means to manipulate (someone) using psychological methods into questioning their own sanity or powers of reasoning. It is a powerful manipulation tool of narcissists, anti social personality or dysfunctional people. Its impact is so severe that it can lead the victim to extreme ends of depression, suicidal thoughts, second guess everything they do, doubt their intelligence, lose confidence & more. As part of the process, the victim’s self-esteem is severely damaged, and he becomes additionally dependent on the gaslighter for emotional support and validation. “Victims of gaslighting are deliberately and systematically fed false information that leads them to question what they know to be true, often about themselves. They may end up doubting their memory, their perception, and even their sanity.” The term is derived from the title of a 1938 British stage play, Gas Light, written by the British novelist and playwright Patrick Hamilton. In the play a husband is committed to driving his wife insane in order to steal from her.[1], This was subsequently produced as a film, Gaslight, in the United Kingdom (1940) and the United States (1944). Gaslighting was named word of the year 2022 Marriam-Webster defines gaslighting as: "The act or practice of grossly misleading someone, especially for one's own advantage." Gaslighting can happen in any situation including in a doctor's office, the workplace, and perhaps most notoriously in romantic relationships. Some examples of Gaslighting are: "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, "You're crazy — and other people think so, too." On top of making victims experience doubt, gaslighters may even make their victim question their own sanity. The gaslighter might also try to convince the victim's family and friends that they're mentally unstable so that they can further discredit any claims the victim is making. "This decreases the likelihood that the victim's stories will be believed and disconnects them from the resources that would make it possible for them to leave [an abusive relationship] "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. This kind of apology leaves the victim questioning their own judgment and wondering if they really did overreact. It can lead to the victim relying on the abuser's interpretation of events. "Do you really think I'd make that up?" An abuser most often will use this phrase when they are accused of lying or fabricating details. "You're too sensitive." This is a phrase used by gaslighters to minimize and invalidate the victim's feelings. "You have a terrible memory.". One of the most common reasons people gaslight is to gain power over others. This need for domination may stem from narcissism, antisocial personality, or other issues. Like most cases of abuse, gaslighting is about control. As gaslighting progresses, the target often second-guesses their own memories and thoughts. Watch this video for important safety tips & avoid falling victim to such a traumatic mental, emotional manipulation. Stay Aware, Stay Safe! Jai Hind, Jai Bharat! PS- we have compiled several of these tips from experts/ orgs on the internet. CONTACT US: Website: www.AkanchaAgainstHarassment.com Email: TeamAkancha@gmail.com Twitter: @AkanchaS https://twitter.com/AkanchaS Instagram: @akanchas https://www.instagram.com/akanchas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akanchasrivastava1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akanchasrivastava/ ABOUT 'AKANCHA AGAINST HARASSMENT' 'Akancha Against Harassment' is India's largest social impact initiative against cyber harassment. It was founded by Miss Akancha Srivastava in February 2017. It’s a not-for-profit Section 8 organization. Honorary Board of advisors Foundation’s advisory board hosts – Former Special DGP RK Vij (Chattisgarh), ADG Navniet Sekera (Uttar Pradesh), Special IG Krishna Prakash (Maharashtra), Dr Poonam Verma (Principal- SSCBS, Delhi University) Goals of this initiative The initiative aims at Education, Empowerment & Bridging of general population with the authorities. Support of the Indian Police for the initiative Bridging is the most unique attribute of the initiative. We have a host of over 65+ senior police officers from across the country supporting us in content & awareness drive. Multilingual AI Chat helpline for cyber safety We run India's only private national multilingual AI chat helpline for cyber safety. This helpline is currently available in Hindi & English on our website. It can be accessed from any internet enabled device. You can chat here anonymously, fearlessly.