Introduction: what is gaslighting? Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse in which a manipulator misleads and confuses their victim, causing them to question their own sense of reality. Gaslighting is most commonly used by abusers in order to have more control over the victim. The abuser will often try to convince the victim that they are being too sensitive or paranoid when they question what's been done to them. Gaslighting is a form...