6 warning signs that you’re being gaslighted

Due to its deceptive nature, gaslighting examples can be uniquely difficult to identify, especially when you’re in the middle of it, Sarkis says. “It is a type of brainwashing and coercive control. It can be so subtle that you may not even be aware it’s happening,” Sarkis says. “Part of gaslighting is training the victim not to question it; it depends on you believing that your experiences and your feelings are wrong.”

To help you better understand and spot gaslighting, we’ve asked our experts to share some common gaslighting examples and gaslighting phrases.