Yes, victims of gaslighting can experience negative effects, but they do recover. While it may take some time and effort to recover - they eventually will move on and start fresh. Remember, it is a healing process. There are a few things that victims of gaslighting need to remember to overcome the trauma (PTSD) they've experienced. First and foremost is that they're not alone. Many others have gone through the same thing, and there's support available if you need it. Secondly, they need to remember that what happened was not their fault. They did nothing wrong, so there's no reason for them to feel guilty or ashamed. And finally, they need to believe in themselves – even when everything else around them tells them they belong in a different place.