Kuala Lampur, Sept. 2 -- Just as words can heal, they can also wound. Have you ever replayed someone's remarks for days, questioning your feelings, judgment, or even sanity?

This is what's called gaslighting language - a manipulative tactic designed to make you doubt your memory, ability, or perception.

Gaslighting is not the same as bullying. Bullying is overt and hostile, while gaslighting is subtle and insidious.

It distorts reality and creates confusion, often leaving you unsure whether you did anything wrong. That's why many people don't even realise they're being gaslighted - by a friend, a partner, a manager, or a colleague.

Where the term came from

The modern term "gaslighting" originated from Patrick Hamilton's 1939 play Gas...