As Khloé Kardashian appears to know, there’s an existential terror to beauty | Van Badham
by Van Badham from US news | The Guardian on (#5YR12)
What does it say that you can prettify to such levels and still be made paranoid about how you look?
Destigmatising mental illness is an ongoing campaign. Is it helped by Khloe Kardashian on TV popping beta-blockers that she gets from her mum?
No. Let me remind readers upfront and outright that beta-blockers are not candy, and you should never take any medication not recommended by a doctor - especially ones whose side-effects can include nightmares, vomiting and heart failure. Maybe Khloe Kardashian has seen a doctor, in which case we shouldn't be concerned that there's Kris Jenner, on their show, handing out the meds like E at a 90s rave. Oh, I love those!" Khloe says, and quaffs. I know. They're really great!" responds her mum.
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