Anna NuzhnaBlog
Articles on psychology, relationships and self-care
Codependency in relationships: signs and what to do
Your mood rises and falls with your partner’s, your own needs feel inconvenient, and saying “no” brings guilt. A calm look at the signs of codependency and the first steps back to yourself.
Emotionally unavailable partner: what you can do
Your partner is nearby, but feels somehow absent: they do not talk about feelings, avoid deeper conversations, or disappear into their phone or work. Why this happens, and what can help when you feel lonely next to someone you love.
What Is Gaslighting and How to Recognize It
“You imagined it,” “I never said that” — does this feel familiar? I explain what gaslighting is, how it differs from ordinary disagreement, and how to begin trusting your own perception again.
Toxic shame: how to reclaim the right to be yourself
Shame can help us live among other people. But toxic shame makes us hide ourselves even when there is no real danger.
How to stop caring what others think and hear yourself
Depending on other people’s approval can look like politeness, caution, or a wish not to damage relationships. Inside, though, it may carry a lot of tension and fear of doing something wrong.
Personality adaptations in TA: why we react differently
Personality adaptations are ways of thinking, feeling, and acting that once helped us meet the world. They are not fixed character traits, but patterns we can learn to notice and expand.
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.
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.
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.