Gaslighting and C-PTSD: 4 Reasons It Can Be Challenging to Recognize

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Published on April 23, 2024 07:54 PM IST

  • From fear of triggering situations to normalizing manipulation, here are some reasons why gaslighting can be difficult to recognize.

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Complex-PTSD is a condition where a person experiences all the symptoms of PTSD as well as additional symptoms such as anger problems and inability to trust the world. "Gaslighting, a form of psychological manipulation where a person is forced to doubt their own reality, can be especially challenging for people with C-PTSD to recognize." Therapist Linda Meredith wrote.  (Shutterstock)
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Complex-PTSD is a condition where a person experiences all the symptoms of PTSD as well as additional symptoms such as anger problems and an inability to trust the world. Therapist Linda Meredith wrote, “Gaslighting, a form of psychological manipulation where a person is forced to doubt their own reality, can be especially challenging for people with C-PTSD to recognize.” (Shutterstock)

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In the case of C-PTSD the pre-existing self-doubt makes it challenging for us to understand when a person engages in behavior patterns similar to gaslighting.  (Unsplash)
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In the case of C-PTSD the pre-existing self-doubt makes it challenging for us to understand when a person engages in behavior patterns similar to gaslighting. (Unsplash)

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When we are manipulated from an early age, we learn to normalize manipulation and toxic behaviors, making it difficult for us to recognize.  (Unsplash)
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When we have been manipulated from an early age, we learn to normalize manipulation and toxic behavior, making it difficult for us to recognize. (unsplash)

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C-PTSD makes us overly sensitive emotionally – making it difficult for us to understand the distortions in gaslighting.  (Shutterstock)
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C-PTSD makes us overly sensitive emotionally – making it difficult for us to understand the distortions in gaslighting. (Shutterstock)

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Conflict makes us feel extremely anxious.  Therefore, we are afraid to face provoking situations.  Because of this we are unable to stand up for ourselves.  (Shutterstock)
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Conflict makes us feel extremely anxious. Therefore, we are afraid to face provoking situations. Because of this we are unable to stand up for ourselves. (Shutterstock)

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