Gaslighting

Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People -- and Break Free

By: Stephanie Moulton Sarkis PhD PhD

Narrated by: Suehyla El-Attar, Stephanie Moulton Sarkis PhD PhD

A mental health expert sheds light on "gaslighting"--the manipulative technique used by sociopaths, narcissists, and others--offering practical strategies to cope and break free.

He's the charmer -- the witty, confident, but overly controlling date. She's the woman on your team who always manages to take credit for your good work. He's the neighbor who swears you've been putting your garbage into his trash cans, the politician who can never admit to a mistake. Gaslighters are master controllers and manipulators, often challenging your very sense of reality. Whether it's a spouse, parent, coworker, or friend, gaslighters distort the truth -- by lying, withholding, triangulation, and more -- making their victims question their own reality and sanity. Dr. Stephanie Sarkis delves into this hidden manipulation technique, covering gaslighting in every life scenario, sharing:

• Why gaslighters seem so "normal" at first
• Warning signs and examples
• Gaslighter "red flags" on a first date
• Practical strategies for coping
• How to coparent with a gaslighter
• How to protect yourself from a gaslighter at work
• How to walk away and rebuild your life

With clear-eyed wisdom and empathy, Dr. Sarkis not only helps you determine if you are being victimized by a gaslighter -- she gives you the tools to break free and heal.

Critic reviews

"A succinct, useful self-help guide to responding to an all-too-common but under-discussed personality type."—Publishers Weekly

"Sarkis clearly knows her material inside and out... this book will bring gaslighting victims and survivors out of the darkness and into the light, helping them heal"—New York Journal of Books

Good

This is a wonderful thought provoking book. Many concepts you will find relatable and find those around you relate to it. I loved this book very much ! Highly highly recommend.

Chapter 5 changed my life.

Stephanie knows what she is talking about. She hits the hammer on the nail. Workplace poisoning with these people.

This book is life changing (rare for me to say)

I didn’t know what gaslighting is and was recommended this book by my marriage counselor. This book is eye opening to every day life with other people and I have confidence I will be a better spouse and person with the knowledge in this book alone. I am very thankful for this book.

Truly helpful. I’ll probably read it again.

Gives you insights of multiple types of gas lighters inside family, friends, romantic relationships, and even politics and religion leaders.

Gaslighting nearly slayed me

I forgive you my covetous sociopathic gaslighter. The information from this psychologist counselor helped me cope with gaslighting, regain some sanity, distance myself and forgive the person!