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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Van Badham

As Khloé Kardashian appears to know, there’s an existential terror to beauty

Khloé Kardashian (left) and Kris Jenner
Khloé Kardashian (left) and Kris Jenner. ‘Casualising medication doesn’t destigmatise mental illness, but honestly examining its context really does.’ Photograph: Alberto Rodriguez/E! Entertainment/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

Destigmatising mental illness is an ongoing campaign. Is it helped by Khloé 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 Khloé 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!” Khloé says, and quaffs. “I know. They’re really great!” responds her mum.

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