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.
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.
Self-esteem and self-worth: how to support yourself
Self-esteem can rise and fall with praise, criticism, and results. Self-worth is a deeper inner support that helps you stay with yourself.
Emotional dependency in relationships: how to come back to yourself
When love starts to feel like losing yourself, shame does not help. A gentle look at the signs of dependency and first steps toward inner support.