Gaslighting vs Normalizing: which is worse for you? Dr. Kaveh Live

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Has your doctor gas lighted you? Have your friends normalized your pain? Dr. Kaveh explains which is worse for you (and how to bounce back).

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We explore the gaslighting and normalizing in patient care after surgery, anesthesia, and other medical settings. We discuss the impact these behaviors have on patients' well-being and mental health, and which one may be more harmful. Join us as we dive into the psychology behind these controversial behaviors and learn how to recognize and combat them in the healthcare setting. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to stay updated with our latest content! 👍

I share a patient's experience waking up in a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) in pain. Two different nurses react to the patient's pain, one normalizing it by claiming it's only pressure, while the other claims the pain is all in the patient's head, ultimately gaslighting them. Which of these approaches is worse? Let's explore the concepts of gaslighting and normalizing, their impact on patients, and the potential dangers they pose in healthcare.

Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation that can cause a person to question their sanity. This behavior is often seen in situations where conditions aren't immediately obvious to the eye or on lab tests, such as depression, pain, anxiety, or migraines. Gaslighting may come from a lazy nurse, an uninterested caregiver, or a bored friend, who abuse the mind-body connection to their benefit.

Normalizing, on the other hand, is the manipulation and desensitization of attitudes to accept controversial behaviors, either by accepting or justifying them as normal. Some well-accepted examples include grieving, crying, emotional understanding, meditation, and self-care. However, less well-accepted examples include cheating, suffering, and mental health conditions. Although normalization can help reduce stigma around misinformed values and perspectives, especially in mental health, it can also be a form of abuse from people trying to take advantage of you, such as a conspirator, someone with an agenda, or someone trying to coerce you into doing something that doesn't feel right.

Both gaslighting and normalizing are extremes of otherwise powerful and empowering concepts. However, normalization may be more harmful, particularly for your mental health. Deviant behaviors can become "normal" or "healthy" when taken to the extreme, leading to serious mental health issues like PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), or addiction.

It's important to note that these behaviors often come from people in positions of power or trust. Recognizing and addressing gaslighting or normalization in healthcare can help improve patient care and support individuals in their recovery journey.

Learn to recognize the signs of these behaviors and how to respond when faced with them, either as a patient or a healthcare professional. Understanding the dangers of these practices is the first step in fostering a more compassionate and empathetic healthcare environment.

Help us raise awareness of these issues by sharing this video and engaging in conversation with others about the importance of empathy, understanding, and support in healthcare. Together, we can make a positive change for patients and healthcare professionals alike.

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