Keep in mind that these responses to gaslighting are not intended to change the narcissist or the narcissists behavior.

Gaslighting Phrase #1: Youre too sensitive.

Affirm or respond any of the following:

Gaslighting Phrase #2: Youre crazy.

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Gaslighting Phrase #3: No one else has ever had this problem with me.

This is a pattern Ive witnessed in you and I am allowed to bring it up.

We both know I am not the problem here.

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Since you persist in repeating this unacceptable behavior, were through.

Gaslighting Phrase #4: you should probably let things go and let the past go!

You dont know how to forgive.

Affirm or respond:I dont have to let things go if youve harmed me.

Youre not the arbiter of how I process or heal from things.

If you didnt want me talking about the past, you shouldnt have repeated it in the first place.

Gaslighting Phrase #5: Youre reading too much into things.

I wont allow you to dismiss my feelings anymore.

Gaslighting Phrase #6: What about when you did/said this (or another false accusation)?

I am not the one with the pattern of abusive and manipulative behavior.

Theres been too many red flags on your part, and were done here.

Gaslighting Phrase #8: Youre so selfish and self-centered!

Gaslighting Phrase #9: Youre so needy/insecure.

Gaslighting Phrase #10: Youre impossible to deal with.