3 Warning Signs You Might Be Gaslighting Yourself (3 of 3)

3. You convince yourself that your feelings don’t matter

One of the key ways of thinking in the minds of people who are gaslighting themselves is the belief that their feelings are not valid. Rather, they convince themselves that when they feel anger or sadness, they are simply overreacting or are too sensitive about the situation. The end result is that such people aren’t sure which emotions merit listening to.

Final Thoughts

Gaslighting yourself creates unnecessary stress and anxiety. You have the power to eliminate this way of thinking, but it takes some effort and self-awareness on your part. First, identify the above signs and prevent them before they happen, not when they are occurring. Keep a diary in which you express your thoughts when you catch yourself exhibiting any of those behaviors. Doing so will provide you with two choices: you can either continue this pattern or decide you’re going to change your attitude. Seeking help from a therapist is the best solution, but if this is not a viable option at the moment, at the very least writing all of this down will help lead you in the right direction.