Number 6: Assert your reality when they are gaslighting you.
When dealing with a narcissist who’s using gaslighting tactics, it’s crucial to assert your reality, a strategy recommended by experts in psychology. Gaslighting can make you doubt your perceptions, leaving you feeling confused and manipulated. Dr. Robin Stern, a psychologist, explained that recognizing when it’s happening is the first step.
To assert your reality effectively, calmly express your perspective, like saying, ‘I remember it differently.’ While doing so, staying composed is essential, as narcissists may escalate things. Remember, asserting your reality is about safeguarding your well-being, not changing the narcissist.
Number 7: Assert your freedom if they isolate you.
Narcissists often isolate their victims to maintain power over them. Dr. Ramani Durvasula says narcissists thrive on manipulation and control, and isolation is one of their tactics. Asserting your freedom is about regaining your autonomy and boundaries to crush a narcissist’s control.
Reconnect with your support network. Psychologist Dr. Joseph Burgo says isolation is the narcissist’s breeding ground. Reconnecting with friends and family can help you regain perspective and strength.
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10 Behaviors of People Who Experienced Mental Abuse from Narcissists
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