Gaslighting in Pakistan — When They Make You Question Your Own Reality

Gaslighting is psychological manipulation where someone makes you doubt your own memory, perception, and sanity. It's a form of emotional abuse.

Common Gaslighting Phrases in Pakistan

• "You're too sensitive"
• "That never happened"
• "You're imagining things"
• "No one else would put up with you"
• "You're crazy / mental"
• "You always exaggerate"

Long-Term Effects

Chronic gaslighting causes anxiety, depression, loss of self-trust, and isolation. Victims often don't recognise the abuse until they are away from the relationship.

How to Protect Yourself

1. Keep a journal — write down events as they happen
2. Trust your feelings — they are real data
3. Talk to friends or a counsellor outside the relationship
4. Contact Umang Mental Health: 0311-7786264