GASLIGHTING

Gaslighting 101: Learn how to spot manipulators and take back your sanity with a sprinkle of humor.
Stalk Me:
ig: / swoozie
Art and animation by:
/ ucheomaaa
Thumbnail by:
/ zeurel
Spanish Translator:
/ @masterftw
Mystery video (and a preview of my gaslighting powers): • Among Frustrated!!!

[@jackiehouse6019]

Now we know where he's been this whole time... at Hogwarts.

[@dexteradams6515]

Is that why he looked like an off-brand Griffendor with his tie and sweater vest?

[@ThatLazyOtakuVT]

Swoozie should convert to Slytherin

[@marshmallowkitty7]

I'm sure Filch chained him in the dungeons

[@maxallen5510]

AVADA KADAVRA!!!! 💀🟢🐍

[@anaarias1993]

I knew it!!!!

[@MeliBeli50]

this man vanishes for months then comes back spitting hard facts

[@swoozie]

[@FlrxAlfredosauce]

​@@swoozie truly the avatar Came back when we needed you the most

[@UmmYeahOk]

“So there’s this guy and this girl…”

[@jahfarihazelwood4499]

He been out gaining XP

[@arazhayian1134]

Hi

[@justheretowatch1733]

Gaslight isn't just lying. It's convincing someone that they are going insane by deceiving them and manipulating their environment

[@sarah_b_555]

THANK you!! Geez. 💯

[@shilohhighland6716]

Best example I got of this was an IOU I had with an ex-friend. I had written what they owed and told them that the grocery money I gave them had to be returned in cash. They erased the IOU and disappeared. I didn’t know where they were, so I rewrote the IOU as it wasn’t paid off then left for the scheduled movie date with my boyfriend. Ex-friend texted me how I am a horrible friend and person, to the point that my boyfriend had to get involved. Thankfully we were alone in that theater, but it really soured the date for us. Then the ex-friend told me that I did agree to be gifted with salad packets for the $100 I gave them for the IOU in grocery money. I was 6 months pregnant at the time and didn’t have a job, and I did loose my cool. Ex-friend used that moment to tell my boyfriend how they are the victim and I just want to steal my ex-friend’s money. Still short $400 (rent and groceries) but my baby and I don’t have that toxicity to deal with no more.

[@sageex3931]

Facts

[@yourrealdaddi]

Nah fam it’s still lying.

[@bombpwr]

Glad this term is getting recognized at a larger scale now, so many times where people gaslight someone, and the person knows that they are gaslighting them but they just can’t think of a proper term to call them out on it.

[@bunn228]

I partially agree. It's good the word is getting spread if it's being understood and used correctly. But some people don't fully understand it and use it incorrectly, which endangers people who are being gaslighted in relationships all the time. My friend uses it incorrectly and essentially says if you're messing around and he's getting triggered, that's gaslighting, which is not true. I was gaslit by my mum as a child all the time that my reality when I grew up was warped, and what I thought was "normal" was not. Been 10 years and I'm still in therapy working on it.

[@NateS917]

Why are you gaslighting me?

[@Thot_Patrol_USA]

the closest i got was “tricking” or decieving

[@mr2218]

Use this as a “I’ve missed Swoozie button”. Good to have you back Swoozie❤

[@swoozie]

“Guess who’s back and better than ever? Ya girl T!”

[@Dontavious848]

@@swoozie guess who just replied to a bot🫵🫵🫵🫵🫵

[@mr2218]

@@swoozie Omds no way u actually replied😂. Huge fan of you bro❤❤❤

[@LisaWilliams-jb5re]

I thought you were a bot cause your pfp

[@-X3-.]

@Don't Read My Profile Picture nigga no one care

[@duudlists]

Swoozie, I don’t care how many times you leave to go get milk, but as long as you keep uploading, We good.

[@NN-br8bn]

😂😂😂

[@Winnyao]

😂😂😂😂

[@ponkocrossingforpalestine]

we gucci snakes 😎

[@jj021593]

Dang 😂😂🤣😂🤣🤣💀☠️

[@SogunXMike]

Swooz could you tell my dad hey whilst u there 😂😂😂😂

[@kateprice7417]

I think there's an important difference between lying and gaslighting. Lying is just not telling the truth/trying to convince someone they're wrong. Gaslighting is making the other person feel crazy and like they're the one who's at fault. And usually it's slow and over a long period of time. Not just telling a lie

[@anayabrown2941]

This video really touched me because iv'e did some toxic stuff to my friends and lied about it and now I wish I'd seen this sooner.

[@viewmann200]

A gaslighter’s motto “I’m not the problem, you’re the problem” I will never forget the story an ex friend said to me and our other friends one time, she was in a relationship that was going CALM, SMOOTH, BUTTERY! No drama at all….and she started a petty argument out of nowhere because she said, and I quote “this shit is too calm” some people can’t let go of their need to fuel their ego through drama

[@UnknownCartoonEditor]

Sorry you had to deal with that. Some people literally just want to tear good things down. Silence can be deadly, and the best reaction (if you deem appropriate) can sometimes be no reaction & slowly distancing yourself from them.

[@catcheney7518]

what's true for this can also be their upbringing. If they feel comfortable in chaos because that's home for them. They'll continue to seek out fucked up situations or worse gaslight to create the chaos they so badly crave to feel like its actually love. Because the love they've grown to know, and the only version of love they've cultivated for themselves, is the love that was given to them as a kid.

[@GlorifiedGremlin]

@@UnknownCartoonEditor No reaction is absolutely the move. As soon as they start a lie, literally just walk away and give them the silent treatment. An intentional gaslighter has the very specific goal of altering your perception. If you put up a wall every time they lie, they physically do not have access to your perception. Not to mention shunning is very upsetting to humans, who are social creatures. So you're effectively punishing them for bad behavior at the same time. "You lie to me, you get no interaction with me" There's zero purpose in trying to reason with one. You can literally slam down piles of video evidence, and they will STILL find a way to rationalize their way out of it in their own minds. It will only serve to ruin your own mental state. The only option is total rejection

[@animationdude9]

@@catcheney7518 God damn that is sad but accurate

[@williamwoolf8072]

it's like gambling. gambling is one of the most pointless passtimes ever invented but humans get addicted to it for one reason: adrenaline rush

[@pragyasingh2297]

Aw Swoozie, I'm sure we missed you more than you could comprehend

[@aaronbrown3820]

We demand more videos or else we, the swoozie subscribers, will file a class action lawsuit

[@SophisticatedWaffle]

@@aaronbrown3820 yes

[@rachelosafoh117]

As a professional Swoozie watcher can confirm he self admitted to having too many trust issues to be an instigator.😂😂 Missed you a lot Swoozie ❤ keep posting 😊

[@faunsoda1972]

Holy shit I used to watch you years ago when I was a kid waiting for my mom to finish work and now Im in my second semester of college. You came back up on my feed and I clicked the video and saw your name and it hit me. Thats crazy I can’t wait to rediscover your videos, your story times were the best growing up.

[@shadowfury694]

I've been gaslighted, emotionally manipulated, cheated on 4 times, i've been through a lot. I'm sorry you had to deal with it, and I'm glad you're here man.

[@astro.8]

Ik why

[@astro.8]

Ur a furry

[@shadowfury694]

@@visiondaiii5265 Male

[@fraggerlagger]

I don't think anybody who tries to be a good partner in a relationship should be cheated on, much less to that extent. Even despite possibly having feelings of reliance or attachment to that person. After getting cheated on, there's just no mending that trust and would be better off cutting ties.

[@IC33E]

You being cheated on has nothing to do with you but your partner’s personality. Be careful who pick, it’s starting to become a selfish world

[@evanrungee9822]

Bro I miss swoozie

[@CrayaTheStarBear]

sameeeee 🥹

[@Max-rv8mu]

Samesies

[@ghostmouse4978]

Same bro

[@BenInstaLITGames]

Same I used to make videos inspired by him!

[@almightygod87]

Same dude

[@robertbruce5335]

yo swoozie, u were like the 3rd content creator i ever started watching. stopped watching a while ago but this popped in my feed and it made me rly happy to see ur still doing videos and doing well!! best wishes swoozie keep it up

[@jackier3046]

I feel like sWooZie knows when I’m dealing with a problematic friend. First, he made a video a while back about toxic friends and now one about gaslighting, both during times where a friend has straight up been manipulative and toxic. This is definitely the sign I needed to full on cut this friend out of my life!

[@dysonjyonder3453]

is it me or is he like a therapist to us all?

[@Keygamin13]

he definitely dressed the part this time

[@rachkate76]

Yeah it’s you.

[@cmonbruh6636]

It's just u dawg

[@realestace2446]

Strong word

[@dysonjyonder3453]

@@realestace2446 wdm

[@shourov331]

Swoozie drinking game: drink every time he says "there's this guy and this girl" 😂

[@gurunext]

Honestly - I only drink Coco Milk so how do I play this game?

[@THE_funnyalt]

@@gurunextreplace the powder with crystal meth

[@markcherry4537]

@@THE_funnyaltgood one

[@ShibaSeshi]

I haven’t seen a Swoozie upload in ages! :) so happy you’re back! I’ve always enjoyed your relationship takes! The topic of people manipulating others so that there’s equivalent anger is something I’ve experienced with my parents, siblings and romantic relationships. I prefer keeping things peaceful but I need to start creating boundaries around this dynamic.

[@wisecatstudioz]

it's important to note that there is a difference between gaslighting and lying, everyone lies at some point, gaslighting is specifically lying with the intent to make someone question their own sanity.

[@dirtyboom667]

I gaslight myself into thinking I'm better off being alone than in a relationship 🙂

[@jacobalexander1889]

it works for me

[@misterjayway]

Same here. 🥲

[@theMoldycakemix]

Lol same.

[@abbystarheart1]

You ARE better off being alone than in a *relationship *toxic relationship

[@cressidasingh]

Me and you both 😂😭

[@thewolf_manplays3299]

The "be honest" advice is the best you can get. I admit I was once the dishonest type in my relationships, after some self reflection and desire to change I decided honesty was the best policy and my life and relationships have improved so damn much. Less drama and less worries. This man hitting us with the facts

[@christophersahyoun3260]

Only swoozie can start a video like this 😂😂

[@foxysnowwolf4134]

Dude, it’s been forever. It’s great seeing that you still have your humor going on. With your cartoons.

[@dasquirrel035]

I haven’t watched this guy in years I’m so glad he’s still uploading!!

[@dysonjyonder3453]

not much tho

[@MichaelTurner856]

​@@dysonjyonder3453 better than nothing

[@dysonjyonder3453]

@@MichaelTurner856 true

[@professorj75]

@@MichaelTurner856please mom l😊 😢😢😢😮😢😢 bc hh

[@ArmstrongandTumbler]

I have recently had this unfortunate discovery with friends and gaslighting. It's always the most insecure/immature ones that try gaslighting you. You might even call them out for it step by step what you saw them doing and they will still try to further lie to your face even when you're giving them a chance to come clean. Like, nope. Block and move on. You don't need friends like that.

[@Oceanlinx]

Amen! I needed to read this today, I cut ties and blocked a former friend because her lying and gaslighting was level 10. It is what it is.

[@daliacha]

Man, you’re so chill. Always manage to keep KZbin og’s good vibes. Just you being you. The wholesome KZbin.

[@LorieMusic143]

I love you swoozie! I been watching your videos since I was in high school! Please continue posting !

[@vinnyp9877]

I’ve been watching Adande since 2008 since he first started, to the point that he gave my brother (pennixballer) and I a shout out in one of his early videos. This man has not aged a day since the “I ran from the cops” video and he still tells great stories. Keep doing your thing brother ✊

[@nevaehonrefni]

The internet is so dark but Swoozie always brings light back on this platform when he appears ❤️

[@gurunext]

Honestly - He brought warning signs of more darkness coming 🙄

[@kaniday9438]

This was very wholesome Swoozie content that I missed dearly

[@The_Ace227]

I have missed this man and I am so happy he is back

[@gurunext]

Honestly - He might not be that b⚫ack as you think he is

[@Netherwolf6100]

*Gaslighter's mind:* "I am being honest. I don't have to tell *EVERYTHING,* just what they need to know and hear. I'm allowed my privacy!"

[@Z0niC101]

...true

[@qafgurlbandj5972]

May I add....what they need to know and hear to get them do do/behave/give me what I want (aka some kind of validation).

[@princealexander2120]

Bro keep the good times rolling no matter how long your gone so long as you return your still the king 👍🏾

[@Flairis]

this some real shi i been dealing within my family, thanks for making it swoozie

[@AIRFGC]

"If you tell the truth, it becomes a part of your past. If you tell a lie, it becomes a part of your future."

[@brovideogaming9447]

My dad is the literal definition of gaslighting. I had emotional stress over him for a very long time, as he basically destroyed my mother's life in more ways than one, and if I so much as say "well, here's hoping you don't-" And that is enough to send him on a rant, as if a stranger scolded him just them.

[@Seb2404]

Honestly I really like your voice like this swooz. Relaxing to listen to

[@TomiOdukoya]

I KNEW I recognized the animation!! Great work all around! :D

[@rayrayl.4087]

Based on his outfit, I can only assume that the exams at Hogwarts are finally over. So glad to see my favorite Gryffindor back!

[@raeldri5867]

1:03 that transition is clean AF

[@cieraluv100]

I press this so fast when I saw you unloaded a video. I miss your content. Welcome back to KZbin love❤

[@megamanhuncho3999]

thanks for teaching us in each video you upload swoozie 😁

[@jj021593]

Glad your back swooz! Tacos on me tonight! 😎

[@swoozie]

Thanx bay! Tacos on me next time I’m in Vegas!

[@jj021593]

@@swoozie 😎😊

[@kanielh5229]

swoozie has been a fly on my wall, i needed this video. 🤝

[@ryanscottnix]

Great message. Love the video, Swoozie!

[@JasonDaSoulChild]

Been watching for 10 years, still never miss a video.

[@Jager87]

God this vid hits too close to home. Just left a relationship with a prototypical gas lighter. Took too long to realize. Glad you're back, Swoozie!

[@gurunext]

Honestly - we should have a relationship now because you might have some free time

[@hvnnylix]

needed this video this week ! hope u get ur voice back soon ! 🫶

[@Theo_giv]

dude your animation is so dope and so relevant.

[@shourov331]

1:54 that omnitrix edit tho, brought me right back to childhood

[@Secarious]

I have heard a million times over people trying to say that communication is the key in a relationship, and then those exact same people lie, gaslight, pick fights, create drama, play games, and then think that their partner is the problem -_-

[@busted23]

Honest huh

[@oceanman180]

YES YES YES

[@Moosepants12]

No its true. There are people like that but true communication is so important

[@gabrielle7600]

the animation is good, that guy is so talented!! 😍

[@CollinsProductions116]

Missed you bro, you helped me through the best and worst moments. You got me into anime 😂.

[@hyxtal816]

Your story telling skills are on another level!!! love your videos.

[@elijahcampbell7577]

Swoozie is that one toxic boyfriend who leaves us for 5 months and comes back like nothing happened but we still love him and beg for more content from him

[@XavicusTheGreat]

I’m so happy to see you uploading again

[@sophias9521]

The Harry Potter tie goes hard 💀

[@spinjitzumasterfalcon]

I've had a pretty bad week, so seeing Swoozie back is exactly what I needed. Thank you for another relationship lesson. I need this.

[@user-Jay178]

Love your content and stories Swoozie. Love the lessons in your videos.

[@marioestrada4003]

Thank god your alive man I missed these videos

[@jjgonzalezfun]

Great video! master dubbing the spanish was 🔥 espero que los siga haciendo

[@christiannataylor2735]

I gaslit my mom once, it was self defense. She somehow knew I was doing something I had no business doing and she was about to drag me down to a clinic. I knew it was wrong, but it was either that or I'd get shit from my whole family. I came home with a hickey and she called my grandma and my uncle

[@AmethystBeloved]

Swoozie is the kind of creator that makes the notification bell feature worth it. Thanks for popping back in with this important story!

[@reneaarenea7005]

Wish your story times were longer your voice is so nice to listen to while working 😁

[@kayleecruz9678]

i love when swoozie apologizes for disappearing but he’s always done it😭 like it’s okay we love you for who u are

[@shinobi5008]

the way you explain it is so detailed and clear wow Swoozie

[@mrsheabutter]

I don't understand why people who lied, will still lie, about a lie, in the middle of lying, while lying down, and lying to your face!

[@joseharoldsarante8086]

Thanks for comming back and giving us our small ted talk, love the animation but this also works out (good story telling).

[@Thatonesleepydude]

I freaking love sWooZie! LOVE U MAN

[@Nick-zn2uq]

man this guys fucking videos are some of the most entertaining shit ive ever watched , been watching for years and still get mad excited and go on a swoozie binge everytime he post a new video lmao

[@FaizCaliph]

This man never misses. Gaslighting has been a topic recently

[@pragyasingh2297]

Right?! Like that’s been a huge life lesson for me too

[@CraigHarris62]

Thank you Swoozie. I never really understood Gaslighting. You explained it so well. I just broke up with my partner and during the breakup fight she accused me of Gaslighting. I watched your video and understood that she was the one doing the Gaslighting. I've missed you and your videos.

[@GotchaKethm]

Missed this guy always good to see an unexpected upload

[@PsychOwens]

Swoozie I been seein ur videos since I was in high school an u always been genuine

[@rikarthegoaat0099]

I missed your videos soo much they’ve given me such a reality check with everyone I come encounter with … I’ve been depressed without your videos.. I’m so happy that you’re back ❤

[@Artryom]

He really does spread light.

[@carolreid7875]

Yes ! Honesty is indeed the best policy . When trust is broken ,relationship will never be the same .

[@dutoshahawkins3475]

Love you Swoozie!!

[@J_kup]

Missed ur videos so much man hope to see more

[@evanallouche]

Intro was definitely needed… Loved every minute. The swoozie multiverse is expanding every video be mentioning a video from the past.

[@br__uh]

6 months, but it feels like you never left💪

[@MD-ki7qw]

I see you were gone for a lot of months well glad to have you making more videos swoozie!

[@ramyap6410]

Swoozie gives me the best advice! The best motivational speaker ❤

[@ricorodriguez2719]

Your animations are elite! Please don’t leave again

[@Jazor50]

Swoozie seems like such a cool guy to hangout with. Wish I knew people like him.

[@gurunext]

Honestly - I wish I knew more racist people like myself

[@bradwolf07]

Missed you as well, sWooZie. You're the best

[@coreyburgh5831]

I love how it took Swoozie a whole minute to get on with the story, sidetracking himself a half dozen times in the process 😂 Love seeing the content Swoozie, hope to see ya more on here

[@XxDerpyBeaux]

It’s already one minute in.. and we’re still not passed the, “So there’s this guy, and this girl 😂”

[@jayjohnson4046]

Swoozie please don't ever stop being you my man literally my favorite KZbinr of all time ❤💯

[@Whyiseveryhandletaken6942]

I love these videos that don’t have PNG’s as animation, because it’s always really fluid, & also, kinda rare, you can tell though by the fact that these videos usually take longer to make

[@SenseiSlime]

Swoozie is the Dad that goes to the store but occasionally comes back every once in a while

[@Saavvas]

You right tho

[@sefmusic6273]

I was thinking about my ex friend (who talked shit about me behind my back and told me herself that she talked shit (she only told me because she thought the other person told me) and used the excuse of “I was drunk.” then when she found out the other person didn’t actually tell me: she tried to gaslight me into believing she didn’t talk shit at all and deleted anything that could be screenshotted) it was bad shit. We had been best friends for 10 years and this was the end of it. She had me so convinced (for years) that I was a bad friend for so long that sometimes I look back and think “was I actually the asshole, here?” Even though our common friends all unanimously agree that she did me dirty This video came at the perfect time for me tbh, I really needed the reminder that some people just do this kind of thing. As long as I stay self aware and set proper boundaries, maybe I can be a good friend while also not getting taken advantage of like that, again. thx swooz

[@kaveen0408]

The dude is back with another vid. These always make my day, man you’re hilarious 🔥

[@seeeabaasssiliketransforme9904]

Hey this actually really helped me finally figure out what that phrase meant. I've heard it said a million times but I've always been too afraid to ask

[@EatPrayLove916]

It's been years since I've last seen a Swoozie video & today you popped up i'm so happy T-T

[@dariusivey543]

When the world needed him most, he RETURNED, AT LAST

[@jj021593]

My fave line…”so theres this guy and this girl” 😅😂

[@angelar921]

Back at it again with another one I missed you ❤🎉❤

[@strauberry_8757]

SWOOZE! We have missed you!!!! Thanks for the vid. Hope you are well 🥰

[@WavvyMag]

Swoozie always keeps it real with his fans. I have so much respect for this guy