The methods of psychological pressure are so different that a person may not even guess that he is being influenced. To resist a manipulator, you need to be able to recognize psychological pressure and know the methods of "self-defense".
Types of psychological pressure
Direct psychological impact on a person is coercion. Forceful methods in this case are physical strength, power, information or money. It is quite difficult to withstand this type of pressure, because it is very aggressive and overt.
The second type of aggressive pressure is humiliation. In such a situation, you will be influenced morally, humiliate your dignity, put pressure on your self-doubt.
Obsession - This type of psychological pressure is based on trying to torture you. The person will influence you, but as soon as you try to clarify the situation, he will move on to extraneous topics. And when you relax, it will return to its original position.
The manipulator using the method of suggestion is most often the authority for the victim. The extreme degree of suggestion is hypnotic influence. In this case, a person practically cannot resist the aggressor.
The most rational method of psychological pressure is persuasion. The manipulator will urge you to listen to logic, appeal to reason. People with developed thinking and a normal level of intelligence are especially subject to this method, because less intelligent individuals simply will not understand the logical chains of the manipulator.
How to resist psychological stress
First, find out the true goals of the manipulator and start doing the opposite. Do this carefully so that the enemy does not understand that you are doing this on purpose - explain mistakes by misunderstanding or other problems. Most likely, the manipulator will leave you alone and look for a more "intelligent" victim.
Learn to defend your point of view - this is necessary to gain respect in society. Most often, smart, but non-conflict and gentle people suffer from psychological pressure. Work on your self-confidence, remember that you have a right to personal opinion.
If you notice that they are trying to influence you, try to remain calm - this is the first rule of invulnerability. The manipulator, failing to penetrate your "armor", is likely to retreat.
Try to use your common sense in the conversation. The manipulator can make arguments that seem quite logical, but this is his own "truth." Try to look at everything from your point of view.
Effective methods to avoid pressure are ignorance and rejection. Respond firmly to all efforts of the manipulator with a refusal, and you will quickly cease to interest him.
