"Did He Just Gaslight Me or Am I Just Overthinking... AGAIN?"

By Jess | Hypnotherapist at Keep A Lid On It™

Client: “So… I met this guy. We’ve only hung out a few times. And I don’t know, it’s probably nothing, but he kinda makes me feel like I’m going crazy sometimes?”

Me (with a raised brow and a cuppa in hand):"Alright, darling, let me stop you right there. If you’re questioning your sanity in the 'getting to know you' phase—that ain't butterflies, that’s a red flag parade."

Let me walk you through it, step by sweet, self-loving step.

🚩 What Gaslighting Looks Like in the Flirty Phase:

• You say, “That comment made me feel weird,”He says, “You’re reading too much into it.”

• You ask, “Hey, just checking in—are we still on for dinner?”He says, “God, you’re so needy. Chill.”

• You point out a mixed message,He replies, “You always twist my words.”

That ain’t cute. That’s called emotional sabotage with a side of manipulation.And it happens before we even hit dessert.

🧠 Why It Messes With Your Mind:

Gaslighting works because it’s sneaky. It doesn’t slam the door—it leaves it ajar and makes you feel guilty for trying to close it.

But guess what? Your brain believes what it’s told repeatedly.So when someone you just met starts making you question yourself, your gut, and your voice—your neurons start playing that on loop.

And that’s when I step in. Hypnosis, NLP, and a bit of cheeky sass to delete the emotional malware they tried to upload.

💥 What I Tell My Clients:

"Babes, if he’s dodging accountability like it’s dodgeball, while you’re trying to bond over pizza—he’s not confused. He’s conditioning you."

Let me be clear:

• You're not too much

• You’re not too emotional

• You’re just too aware for his nonsense.

🧨 Hypno Reframe 101:

🧠 In session, I guide you back to your truth.🌿 We rewire your brain to recognise gaslighting not as "confusing," but as "not for me.”💃 We build up your confidence so your self-worth walks in the room 5 minutes before you do.

And we add a sprinkle of wild, warrior woman magic because healing doesn’t have to be beige and boring.It can be glitter, gumption, and giggles, baby.

💄 Final Thought:

"If someone makes you feel unsure of yourself before you’ve even shared your full name—They’re not your soulmate, they’re your lesson."

Now grab your mirror, give yourself a high-five, say:💬 "I trust my gut."💬 "I am not here to shrink for anyone."💬 "I don’t chase. I choose."

And remember, you’ve got backup.Me. The Keep A Lid On It™ tribe.And the part of you that knows you deserve better.

📍Tired of second-guessing yourself in dating?💻 Book a cheeky mini session or a full NLP deep-dive at: www.whoopwhoopwalkabout.comBecause therapy should be powerful and playful.

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