01/03/2026
Still MEN are UNDER represented in this field yet very much victims..
MEN need to be very alert to these labels as 99% of the time theyre victims who dont see it for what it is but a female will use all those labels in one sentence..🤷♀️
"That’s not what happened. You’re overreacting. You’re crazy. I would never do that. It was just a joke. You’re so forgetful. Everyone agrees with me. You’re being paranoid."
These are the classic catchphrases of a gaslighter.
Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse designed to make you question your reality, memory and feelings. It breaks down your trust in yourself, causing confusion and self-doubt. It is a sign of coercive control.
Over time, it can damage your self-esteem and create a dangerous power imbalance in relationships. You feel like can’t trust yourself, and you need to rely on them instead. Abusers gaslight so that they can gain (and retain) control of a relationship.
Possible signs that you are experiecing gaslighting could include:
🚫 you constantly second-guess yourself
🚫 you ask yourself, ‘Am I too sensitive?’ multiple times
🚫 you often feel confused
🚫 you’re always apologising to your partner.
Gaslighting is an abusive behaviour and can be a sign of more frequent and worsening abuse to come.
If you or someone you know is experiencing gaslighting, support is available. Find out more about coercive control and how to access help: www.qld.gov.au/coercivecontrol
[Image description: Graphic tile with blue background, with an illustrated woman who looks confused and upset putting her hands on her head out of frustration. The woman is surrounded by various speech bubbles which contain classic gaslighting phrases.]
MEN need to be very alert to these labels as 99% of the time theyre victims who dont see it for what it is but a female will use all those labels in one sentence..🤷♀️