Anna NuzhnaBlog
Articles on psychology, relationships and self-care
Why I Can’t Accept Compliments Without Awkwardness
A compliment may sound pleasant, yet something inside suddenly tightens: you want to argue, make a joke, or disappear. This is not a whim, but a familiar way of protecting yourself.
Karpman Drama Triangle: how to recognize your role
One person rescues, another feels hurt, a third starts attacking — and an hour later no one remembers where it began. The Karpman Drama Triangle gives this pattern a name and points toward a way out.
Why I Feel Lonely Even When I’m Around People
Loneliness can appear even when close people are nearby. I write about how to tell apart a lack of contact, tiredness from roles, and the need to return to yourself.
Why do I apologize so much when I did nothing wrong?
Over-apologizing can look like politeness, but inside it may be a way to prevent rejection. This is a gentle look at the habit without blaming yourself for it.
How to say no without feeling guilty and keep boundaries
Saying no can feel simple in theory and frightening in real life. I write about guilt, ego states, and phrases that help keep boundaries with parents and at work.
Strokes in transactional analysis: how to ask for support
Recognition is not a childish demand for praise. It is one of the ways we feel seen, connected, and emotionally nourished.
Why don’t I know what I want and how can I hear myself?
Not knowing what you want is often not emptiness, but a learned way to stay safe. I write about how desire gets muted and how to hear it again without forcing yourself.
Panic attack: what to do when it feels like dying
A panic attack can feel like danger, even when the body is not in real danger. I explain the physiology in plain language and offer a simple protocol for the first minutes.
Fear of intimacy in relationships: signs and first steps
Fear of intimacy can look like coldness, doubt, or the urge to disappear after warm contact. It is something you can speak about without shame or self-criticism.