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Flea10New Contributor
Hi all. I hope I've come to the right place to share my concerns with people who may know a little of what it's like to feel how I'm feeling at the moment.
It dawned on me with some clarity tonight that i think i am being gaslighted and it's a hard truth to swallow.
I can intellectually explain what's been happenening but the emotional side is overwhelming.
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PowderfingerSenior Contributor
@Flea10
Welcome to the forums. I know what gaslighting is and I have been subject to it. It is not a nice feeling when you realise it has been going on. I am sorry you have been going through this. If you want to keep talking here, and others will respond to your post. Thanks for speaking out and reaching out.
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@Flea10 @Powderfinger I am being gaslighted atm and have been for years but choose to ignore it and get on with my life. It is all good as it really doesnt matter. Seems to matter more to the people doing the gaslighting which means I have the upper hand. Take control of the situation which means take control of yourself. Be strong and know that you are not the crazy one. Take care. greenpeaxx
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Unknown userMember
The term always confused me (excuse the pun lol) but found this info online. Its hard to fight when professionals have already labelled us MI 😞 Have to find your safe place and dwell there 💙
Hi Greenpea, 👍 new profile image
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Unknown userMember
hey @Flea10, thank you so much for reaching out and welcome to the forums 
I'm sorry you're going through this situation. I completely understand that feeling of being able to intellectually understand that what you're experiencing is gaslighting/abuse, but struggling to emotionally come to terms with that knowledge. It can take a lot of time to process, and then heal.
For me, what I found helpful was distance and space to have that time to process, and surrounding myself with people and resources which were supportive. Unlike greenpea I wasn't able to feel strong and ignore it - my self-esteem had already been worn down quite a bit by the time I realised what was happening- so I found additional support to be helpful.
I can't help but be concerned for your wellbeing- if you'd like more of a space to unpack and explore the emotional impact of coming to terms with this, in a safe and supported environment, some options are contacting our counsellors at the SANE Help Centre, or contacting 1800 RESPECT who specialise in (un)healthy relationships.
Sending lots of support for you Take care
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@Former-Member Hi EOR thanks for thumbs up re new avatar :Dxxxx
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Unknown userMember
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Unknown userMember
Hey @Former-Member, really sorry about this. Thanks for tagging a mod to check this out. Moderators have to manually approve images uploaded to a profile or album and it looks like these were accidentally not approved. Apologies for the human error and they should be visible now.
As you've done, please feel free to tag us or email us at team@saneforums.org if you think images are taking too long to show on the forums and you haven't received an email explaining why🌻
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Unknown userMember
Thanks @Former-Member - just really distressed hurting bad atm
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Unknown userMember
I'm sorry to hear that @Former-Member, take good care tonight 🌻
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