
By Dr Vasilios Silivistris
Gaslighting is psychological manipulation in which one person makes another doubt their perception, memory or sanity. The term comes from the film Gaslight , where a husband manipulates his wife by secretly dimming gas lamps and insisting nothing has changed.
In psychology, gaslighting is a tactic to gain power and control. It occurs in romantic relationships, families, workplaces, politics, and social groups. Though often linked to






