If you live with a chronic illness, it can sometimes feel like others don’t understand what being sick actually means. And because of that, people around you may be reluctant to believe you.
There is a difference though between someone not understanding what you’re going through and actively gaslighting you. What’s “gaslighting” exactly?
Well, we asked an expert to clarify that one. What Is Gaslighting? According to Meredith Vender, LCSW, who specializes in psychotherapy and case management for adults coping with illness, gaslighting is a type of psychological manipulation where you’re told your experiences aren’t real. “It is a form of power and control,” Vender told The Mighty. “It can take place in different forms including romantic,
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