If you think mind control is a term circulated by crazy conspiracy theorists and best shown in old spy movies, think again.
Mind control is just as important today as it was in the 1950s when it was called brainwashing and was used against American forces in Chinese concentration camps during the Korean War.
So what exactly is mind control and how can we stop someone from using it against us?
Mind control is the concept in which a person’s thoughts and actions can be controlled by an external force. This can be through psychological or physical means and often involves dividing the subject so that complete control can be achieved.
If you think all of this sounds far-fetched and preposterous, it’s worth remembering that mind control is used in our everyday lives, from product advertising to media bias in politics.
Here are five ways someone uses mind control over you:
- Solitude
If you find yourself slowly isolating from your friends and family, this is a possible sign that someone is trying to control your mind. No doubt your nearest and dearest will tell you what is wrong with your new boyfriend and that is exactly what he does not want. They need you alone and the weak to break your spirits. - Moody behavior
Does your partner cry if they don’t get their way? Do you tend to change your behavior to stop or prevent arguments? This is the beginning of mind control, where your actions are changed by what someone else is doing. It’s a telltale sign that they’re trying to control your mind and they’re quite successful at it. - Beyond Communication
This is a technique by which a person gives subtle clues and hints using non-verbal cues. For example, if a husband asks his wife if she is okay and she answers “yes” with a sigh and shrug, this indicates that she is not okay, but her verbal answer is positive. Some people use meta-communication to implant subliminal thoughts. - NLP
Neuro-Linguistic Programming or Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a technique of placing certain thoughts using language into a person’s unconscious mind without them knowing what you are doing.
NLP looks at many different aspects of a person and uses language to implant suggestions. For example, if a person is visually oriented, they will be spoken to using language using visual clues such as “Can you see what I mean?” The person using auditory cues will have auditory language used on them such as “I hear you perfectly”.
- Uncompromising Rules
Does your partner place unreasonable rules on your lifestyle? If you’re expected to meet impossible deadlines, have rigidly regulated meal times and bathroom breaks, and can’t access your money or friends, this is mind control.
What they do is take all of your decisions away from you until you follow a strict set of behaviors. This, in turn, prevents you from thinking for yourself and makes it easier for them to set their agenda.
How to prevent mind control
If you recognize any of the above examples, it’s time to break free from this person and their attempts to control your mind.
Stay in close contact with friends and family.
Don’t allow your partner or a new friend to keep you from seeing any of your old friends or family members. Insist on seeing them and if the answer is still no – walk away.
Do not tolerate moody or grouchy behavior.
Treat him with the contempt he deserves, and be sure to tell the person who displays it that he is immature and childish and you will not tolerate him.
Non-verbal clues
Pay close attention to nonverbal clues that don’t match up with what the person is saying. Ask them if their answers don’t match their body language or actions.
NLP
NLP is a bit tricky to define as anyone using it is likely to be a professional. The signs to look out for are the initial feelings that you’ve found your soul mate, or that the person you just met is just right for you. Watch out for someone who keeps mirroring your body language or uses vague, meaningless phrases.
