¡No es tu culpa! Tal vez estés siendo víctima de gaslighting

Ana Gabriela Ziranda Rangel; Roberto Oropeza Tena

doi:10.22201/ceide.16076079e.2025.26.5.2

Authors

Ana Gabriela Ziranda Rangel Divulgadora independiente, Michoacán, México https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7506-016X
Roberto Oropeza Tena Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Michoacán, México https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2561-2164

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22201/ceide.16076079e.2025.26.5.2

Keywords:

gaslighting, manipulation, psychological abuse, anxiety, depression

Abstract

Gaslighting is a type of psychological abuse that harms the mental health of the person experiencing it; it aims to make them doubt their own reality and sense of self. It can occur within families, at school, in the workplace, or in friendships. It may manifest in different ways, such as through manipulation, lies, or the minimization of experiences, among others. Usually, it appears in subtle forms, which makes it difficult to identify. Once it is recognized, it is important to establish certain strategies that can help cope with it. Some of these include setting boundaries, identifying associated behaviors, and trusting oneself. The purpose of this text is to explain what gaslighting is, its negative effects, and which strategies we can implement to counter it.

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