‘The perceived scrutiny is immense’: how weddings can worsen eating and body image disorders
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From dress shopping to weight-loss pressures, nuptials can open a Pandora’s box of body-image issues. Experts share advice on reducing the risk of new or worsening symptomsGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailIt’s often expected to be the “happiest day of your life”, but the preparation for Brianna Woodward’s wedding had her crumpled on the kitchen floor, sobbing.The 36-year-old has struggled with body image and eating disorder symptoms since her early teens, but only received targeted...

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