What is "Gaslighting"?

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Published 2017-01-04

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All Comments (21)

@lawrencejenkins8103 3 years ago

I have been looking up and trying to define what gaslighting is. This is by far the best video I've found and I actually understand what the hell gaslighting is. My only question is why did I have to watch 19 other videos before I got to this one? lol.
@bandit-ms6ys 2 years ago

"Dont piss down my back and tell me it's raining."
@sirownzalotgaming3025 3 months ago

This guy actually knows what this word means. Everyone else is using it incorrectly and the word had now taken on like 4 different new meanings. Thanks internet and misinformation
@Drakeziel 2 years ago

So odd, I never knew what it meant. I’ve had people tell me that I’m gaslighting them but they themselves were gaslighting me.
@beebee33 6 years ago

Thank you for the quick and to the point explanation and including examples!
@evamz9584 2 years ago

Finally! I understand. The more videos I watched explaining gaslighting the more confused I got! Thankyou for keeping it simple! 🙏
@hoju510 4 years ago

Your video should be at the top of the search results. Other people’s explanations are terrible.
@kiki1573 3 years ago

Nowadays people overuse and misuse words so much. I literally thought gaslighting meant a person intentionally starting unnecessary drama. Boy am I glad I did my research. Thank you for the great explanation.
@CodyCole80 3 years ago

Great straight-to-the-point explanation. Thanks! 👍🏾
@princenothingofficial 3 years ago

Hey, I just want to say props on everything in this video. I especially like the background you chose. I have ADD and your background really helped me pay attention to you. Everything was clean and put in place. That helped me relax. Thank you.
@erushii8312 2 years ago

Thank you for this less than 3 minutes explanation!
@DaCake2 2 years ago

So it’s pretty much another word for manipulation.
@marshabenjamin-hawaaboo5778 1 year ago

FINALLY!! An explanation that explains, enough for me to understand. Thank you Sir!
@IAYTD 7 years ago

Here's how to use the term "gaslighting" properly!
@ayshasanam576 2 years ago

you actually explained it unlike everyone else
@nope4736 3 years ago

Thank you so much for the video!
@jimjohnson6944 1 year ago

I was so confused by this term because it seems like people nowadays often use it as a synonym for provoking someone, or egging someone on. Thanks for the explanation!
@phunkyzilla 3 years ago

Bird up! But seriously. Love this video, really hated the top results for “what is gaslighting” but yours hits the money without focusing on real world politics.
@davidduxbury7530 3 years ago

Many thank's for this excellent definition,I am now clear about this term.
@littlepookie7976 3 years ago

I "like" click this ! Super good explanation! Thankyou. You have good music, too