One way that gaslighters put their victims under pressure is by making them feel like they have no control over their own destiny. This can be done in a number of ways, such as:
Falsely claiming to be unreasonable or uncaring about what the victim wants or needs.
Making it impossible for the victim to reach out for help.
Preventing the victim from taking any steps forward, such as leaving an abusive relationship or beginning a new project.
Constantly threatening the victim with future harm or loss.
Forcing the victim to make decisions without adequate information or resources.
Gaslighting also creates fear and insecurity in the victim by twisting reality so that they begin to doubt their own thoughts, beliefs and memories. This makes it difficult for the victim to function normally and can even cause anxiety and depression.