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Assertiveness: having the courage to be oneself Above all, being assertive means respecting oneself. The capacity to initiate constructive and healthy interpersonal relationships based on a sense of mutual respect can only develop from a deep respect for oneself, for one?s individuality and one?s uniqueness. Our relationships with other people are often difficult, not very clearly defined and can also be a source of anxiety. You Are Not The Only One Who Fears from Needles A fear of needles can be life threatening due to the nature of the condition. When a person fears needles and they need a medical procedure, that procedure can become a life or death situation on more than one front. If on that case, this fear is powerful enough to prevent that person to agree to the procedure, there's a good chance that he suffers Trypanophobia... Do You Have Germ Phobia? As we grow older, the obsession for playing with dirt is usually left behind and we live our lives with a renewed sense of cleanliness. For some, however, a germ phobia prevents normal life from happening. This germ phobia is also referred to as mysophobia and can be directly connected with a fear of dirt... Is it Possible That You Suffer From Emetophobia? - The Facts No one likes to be nauseous. The thought of getting sick or vomiting is not a pleasant thought. But, when the idea of vomiting becomes overwhelming enough to force a person to change their lifestyles and eating habits, the condition may be more than just a rational dislike of throwing up. Emetophobia is the intense fear of vomit and this phobia can lead to death in those who suffer from it...