'I'D USE MAKE-UP TO TRY AND HIDE MY VEINS'

"I've struggled with varicose veins since my early twenties, but when I was about 25, I noticed they were becoming visually more obvious.

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Physically, I'd get achy, heavy legs, which was uncomfortable and frustrating because I was so young. They also got unbearably itchy.

"I felt very self-conscious of my legs. I had no idea how to fix them because no one talked about them - especially people my age. I'd raise my legs up and ice them to try and alleviate the itching. If I had to get my legs out, I'd use makeup and fake tan to try and hide them.