Therapy Speak Going Viral – Gaslighting, Narcissism, Trauma Dumping
Therapy Speak Going Viral – Gaslighting, Narcissism, Trauma Dumping Have you ever scrolled through social media and seen terms like gaslighting , narcissism , or trauma dumping thrown around like confetti? Suddenly, everyone’s an armchair psychologist, diagnosing their ex, their boss, or even their barista. While it’s great that mental health awareness is spreading, there’s a fine line between education and misusing therapy terms. Let’s break it down—what do these words really mean, and how can we use them responsibly? Why Therapy Terms Are Trending Therapy speak has exploded online, thanks to TikTok therapists, Instagram infographics, and Twitter threads. People are finally putting names to behaviors they’ve experienced but couldn’t explain before. But here’s the catch— not every toxic person is a narcissist, and not every argument is gaslighting. Misusing these terms can water down their real meaning and make it harder for those who a...