If your fear of death has become so intense that it is interfering with your ability to carry out normal activities and enjoy your life, you should seek the help of a licensed mental health therapist. For example, if you start avoiding certain activities due to your fear of impending death, then it is time to get help. Other signs that you may need to seek help include: feeling disabled, panicky, or depressed because of your fear feeling like your fear is unreasonable dealing with the fear for more than 6 months A therapist can help you to better understand your fear of death and find ways to minimize it and hopefully overcome it. Keep in mind that dealing with a profound fear takes time and effort. It can take a while before your fears become manageable, but some people see a dramatic improvement in just 8-10 therapy sessions. Some of the strategies that your therapist might use include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: If you are afraid of dying, you may have certain thought processes that intensify your fear. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a method that therapists use to get you to challenge your thoughts and identify the emotions associated with those thoughts. For example, you may think to yourself, "I can't fly because I am afraid the plane will crash and I will die." Your therapist will challenge you to realize that this thought is unrealistic, perhaps by explaining that flying is actually safer than driving. Then, you will be challenge to revise the thought so that it is more realistic, such as, "People fly on planes every day and they are fine. I am sure that I will be fine too." Exposure Therapy: If you are afraid of dying, you may start avoiding certain situations, activities, and places that intensify your fear. Exposure therapy will force you to confront that fear head on. In this type of therapy, your therapist will either ask you to imagine that you are in the situation you have been avoiding or they will ask you to actually put yourself into the situation. For example, if you have been avoiding flying because you are afraid the plane will crash and you will die, your therapist may ask you to imagine that you are on a plane and describe the way you feel. Later, your therapist may challenge you to actually fly on a plane. Medications: If your fear of dying is so profound that it is causing you to have severe anxiety, your therapist may refer you to a psychiatrist who can prescribe medicine that may help you. Keep in mind that the medicines used to treat anxiety associated with fear will only reduce your anxiety temporarily. They will not take care of the root cause. It's always good to talk to someone about your fears or anxiety. Others may be able to share similar concerns. They may also suggest methods that they've used for dealing with the associated stress. Find someone you trust and explain to her what you think and feel about death, and how long you've felt this way. Issues related to death and dying can be particularly difficult for people to talk about in general. It is important to find the right group with whom to share your ideas regarding these issues. There are "death cafes," which are groups of people who meet in cafes specifically to discuss issues around death. These are essentially support groups for people looking to handle their emotions around death. The groups determine together how to best live life in the face of death. If you cannot find one of these cafes near you, consider starting your own. Odds are there will be lots of people in your area with concerns about death but who haven't had the opportunity to share their concerns.
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One-sentence summary -- Determine if you need to seek help from a mental health therapist. Understand what you can expect from a mental health therapist. Share your thoughts on death and dying with others. Visit a death cafe.

About once a week, use a face mask that's formulated for your skin type. There are a number of different masks on the market, from clay masks to sheet masks, and each one is designed to target certain skin problems or concerns. Choose the one that's right for you, and apply it to clean skin. Follow any instructions on the packaging, such as whether to apply the mask to wet or dry skin, how long to leave it on, and how to remove it. For instance, if you have dry skin, you might use a nourishing mask made of white clay. Try making your own face mask out of natural ingredients like avocado, honey, and oats. Even if you normally have clear skin, you may get breakouts now and then, especially around the time you get your period. If that happens, visit a drug store or supermarket and pick up a cream with benzoyl peroxide. Apply a little of the cream over the bump 1-2 times a day, being sure to follow any packaging instructions. Don't pop your pimples. This can make the infection worse and it may lead to scarring. These creams are available over-the-counter, so you won't need a prescription. However, if you have severe acne, it's a good idea to see a dermatologist. If you get dry, flaky patches of skin on your face, moisturizer alone may not be enough to treat them. In that case, cover the patches with a thin layer of petroleum jelly or spread olive oil over the area. This will provide deep moisturizing power, but it will be specifically targeted to your problem areas. Don't attempt to exfoliate the dry patches away, as this can make them worse. If you're following a regular skin care routine but you still get oily halfway through the day, try patting your face gently with blotting papers. These papers will lift away oil without disturbing your makeup or over-drying your skin. It's totally normal to spot stray hairs between your eyebrows, above your top lip, or under your chin. However, if they bother you, it's fine to tweeze them. Grasp a hair with a sharp pair of tweezers, trying to get as close as you can to the base of the hair. Then, pull the hair sharply in the same direction it's growing. The hair should slide out by the roots. For more widespread facial hair, consider visiting an esthetician for waxing, threading, or bleaching. You can even ask about more permanent procedures like laser hair removal or epilation. If you notice that the skin under your eyes looks puffy or swollen, lie on your back and placed sliced cucumbers over your eyes for about 15 minutes. The cucumbers will help soothe your eyes while reducing any puffiness. In addition, the time you spend relaxing will help you feel more rested and rejuvenated, which can also show on your skin. If you don't have any cucumbers at home, place 2 spoons in the freezer for about 5 minutes, then place them over your eyes for 10-15 minutes. Start by poking out your lower lip as far as you can. Hold that for about 30 seconds, then tilt your head down so your chin is pointed at your chest, and stay like that for about 30 seconds as well. Then, look up at the ceiling and push your bottom lip out. These exercises will work your facial muscles, which can help your face look more toned and smooth.
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Balance your skin with an occasional face mask. Spot-treat occasional acne with a cream containing benzoyl peroxide. Cover dry patches with petroleum jelly or olive oil. Blot your face throughout the day if you have oily skin. Tweeze stray hairs to remove them. Place cucumbers on your eyes to decrease puffiness. Try facial exercises to tone the muscles in your face.