What it feels like to be Gaslighted?

You’ll be agreeable to everything they say and you will no longer question them when they blatantly lie to you. You’ll be confused and disoriented, and feel like you have nobody left around you to trust. “Because you don’t trust yourself, and instead have been conditioned — rewarded or punished accordingly,” Neo said.

Is ignoring someone immature?

Silent Treatment — What It Is and What It’s Not But here’s the thing about blatantly ignoring someone: not only is it rude, immature, inconsiderate, cruel, and petty, it’s downright emotionally (and sometimes physically) damaging. Ignoring someone is not an act of love.

Is it better to ignore or confront?

In the long-run, it’s healthier to confront it. Ignoring the problem can help temporarily, especially if you don’t have the energy to confront the problem at the time, but it isn’t a long-term fix.

Is avoiding confrontation a weakness?

“[People who avoid confrontation] may be quite angry underneath, from years of self-repression. They can be withdrawn, but not always,” according to Tessina. It’s possible, common, and fair to harbor emotion over years of habitually avoiding confrontation, and consequently not standing up for yourself.

How do you confront someone peacefully?

Choose the right setting. Confronting someone should always be done in private and never in front of people who aren’t involved. Not only is it very distasteful, but it makes other people extremely uncomfortable. Additionally, don’t do it in a place where you are likely to be interrupted.

How do you deal with mistreatment?

Handling it on Your Own. Stand up for yourself if you can do so safely. If you find yourself being mistreated, try being assertive with your words or actions to let the person know that it’s not okay. You don’t have to be rude or aggressive, but you can get your point across so they know their behavior is unacceptable.