In a 1980 book on child sexual abuse, Florence Rush summarized George Cukor's 1944 film version of Gas Light, and writes, even today the word [gaslighting] is used to describe an attempt to destroy another's perception of reality..
Vitamin C helps reduce stress hormone levels and return the stress hormone cortisol to normal levels after a stressful situation. This reduction in cortisol may help to prevent increased belly-fat storage. Aim to consume at least two foods rich in vitamin C each day. Options include oranges, kiwis, and green peppers.
Low-fiber foods can help prevent bloating and gas as your body heals. Examples of low-fiber foods include seedless and skinless cooked or canned fruit and vegetables, such as applesauce, milk, cheese, yogurt, eggs, meat, white rice, and foods made with white flour, such as bread and crackers.