Gaslighting

Pay attention to how you feel after interacting with the person. Do you constantly question your own sanity? Do they deny things you know happened or make you feel like you're overreacting when you're upset? If so, that’s a major red flag.

The first step is recognizing it! Once you know it's happening, try to document instances and rely on trusted friends or family to validate your experiences. If the gaslighting is severe or from someone you can't avoid, consider seeking support from a therapist.

Sometimes people gaslight without realizing the impact of their words, but that doesn’t make it okay. Intentional or not, it’s still harmful and needs to be addressed. If you're doing it unintentionally, it’s important to recognize the behavior and work on changing it.