MIND GAMES

Have you ever had someone play games with your mind or try? For example, you knew you were right about a particular issue or situation, but the person convinced or tried to convince you that your knowledge was incorrect, or they spoke certain words to you in the past that stuck with you, it was so distinct what they said, that it stood out, but then they told you, you were tripping and losing your mind they never said anything like that or did such thing? Or you can recall someone who owes you some money, and they swear they paid you back, are hey let's go deeper into the mind games lol they never borrowed any money from you at all. You're just crazy. People who try to convince you otherwise about a matter that you have definite facts and receipts on are what you call gaslighters. There may be another name for it, but one of the psychological terms amongst others is gaslighting its a form of someone playing mind games.

What is gaslighting, you ask? lol, I'm glad you asked. Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation in which a person or a group secretly sows seeds of doubt in a targeted individual or group, making them question their own memory, perception, or judgment. Sneaky huh? People can speak words to you with a treacherous agenda behind them. Words of honey that make you question your sanity. Gaslighting is a sign of someone abusing their power to control another. Anyone can fall prey to this mind game technique. A person who is gaslighting you manipulates a situation to fit in their favor the whole time. Being gaslighted will have you second, guess yourself and your abilities. Gaslighting is a form of mind control that webs you into becoming a puppet.

Techniques used to Gaslight

1. Countering~ A person uses this technique to attack your memory, they will say something like you know you forget a lot.

2. Withholding~ When someone pretends like they have no clue what you are talking about when you confront them.

3. Trivializing~ This happens when someone starts to disregards your feelings on a matter, making the statement, you are being too sensitive, are taking things too far.

4. Denial~ A person stating that their actions that are true are untrue and that what they are being confronted about is not happening, you're basically just tripping lol sound familiar? yeah I know

5. Diverting~ In this case, someone may change the focus, for example, a person may say, there you go still listening to your momma, or your friends lol. Ugh, don't you just hate when the subject is changed or the script is flipped? The games people play.

Mind games are for insecure, and immature people, if you are going to do anything with the mind, how about being mindful of other's feelings, and different views on life. It's okay to view someone else's ideas and understandings as great. You don't have to try to manipulate or pretend like a person you may see, is smarter than you, has achieved more than you, or they may have achieved less, but you still see them as a threat, because they are on the rise and you don't want them to get ahead of you. So you feel like you need to be in competition with them. Be mindful to show love and kindness. That's not to say that people are right about everything they do or say, definitely not, its some real crazies in the world. And definitely don't go around agreeing with everyone. However, trying to control others and manipulate people to move to the drum of your beat, are bark to your every command is bewitching, and another form of oppression. I recommend being wise as a serpent and harmless as a dove. Do good unto others and it will come back to you. Know those who labor among you. Also, if you see yourself operating in one of the gaslighting techniques, stop it immediately. Look, we all have our issues but there is no excuse for bad behavior period. You're just gonna have to change for the better like everyone else so you can love yourself. When you go around playing games it's because you don't love YOU, therefore, you can't love others, hence the mind games begin its a vicious cycle. All of that to say, Let Go and Let God lol and stop playing games boo. #GAMEOVER #HEY #IJS

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