Control & Power: Narcissists gaslight to maintain dominance and make others reliant on their version of reality.
Ego Protection: They deny wrongdoing to protect their fragile self-image and avoid accountability.
Manipulation: It's a tool to hurt, manipulate, and keep victims from leaving.
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Common Gaslighting Phrases (Used by Narcissists)
"You're crazy/overreacting/too sensitive"
"I never said that; you're imagining things"
"You made me do it" or "It's all your fault".
Why Narcissists Gaslight
*Insecurity: Low self-esteem masked by grandiosity.
*Fear of Exposure: To prevent others from seeing their flaws.
*Power Dynamics: To feel superior and in charge.
Recognizing Narcissistic Gaslighting
*They present a different persona in public.
*They deny events that clearly happened, or twist the narrative.
*They make you feel constantly confused and doubt yourself.
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