That isn’t what gaslighting means. The term refers to a type of psychological abuse involving the denial of a person’s own reality as a means of gaining power and control of a victim. It is not simply suggestion.

[–] Earthly3184@kbin.social 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I am in denial of my own reality everyday. I just tell myself things are ok 😂

[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago

Same I take everything an hour at at time and hope that I can get ahead someday soon.

[–] FollyDolly@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Oh I'm aware, but meme is funny so me post! Although it's not used correctly here, I think it gets the point across succinctly. And don't worry, everything is fine! FINE!

[–] MiddleWeigh@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

See: the movie "gas light". Really good movie.

[–] borkcorkedforks@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Sort of fits. The person self gaslighting is both the manipulator and victim. The person is trying to gain control over themselves and is denying reality.