7 Everyday Phrases That Secretly Manipulate Your Mind—Are You Falling for Them?
They might say it in a gentle tone—“I’m worried about your mental health; maybe you should take a step back from this situation”—but the result is you feeling discredited.
Real concern for someone’s mental health involves support, empathy, and constructive resources.
When a person repeatedly hammers you with the idea that you’re “unstable” or “losing it” simply because you’re calling them out, they’re probably not focused on your well-being. They’re trying to disqualify your voice.
It’s one of the most insidious forms of gaslighting because it can make you question not just your feelings but your overall mental fitness.
