I do agree with you that people with mental health problems should not be ridiculed but, in context, details about Paula's 'conditions' seem to have been made public to help in her defence after she crashed her car when drunk into her neighbour's conservatory. It does happen regularly that people who are facing legal proceedings can seek 'diagnoses' to help them get a lesser punishment. I could be wrong but I doubt Aspergers is an accurate diagnosis and perhaps just a 'convenient' excuse. I've worked in Addiction Services and she comes across as a classic, text-book case and very common example of a someone who has disturbed their brain and personality functioning through long-term substance abuse.
Thats my thoughts,she has damaged herself over the years
I don't think it's a convenient excuse at , I think she has clear mental health problems plus the fact her Father was beaten to death when she was 15 wouldn't have helped her mental health at all.
I agree with you, she does seem to have clear problems with fragile mental health, but I also agree with others on here who doubt the specific diagnosis of Aspergers which is a developmental condition, not a mental health problem by itself. There are many symptoms that co-occur across the spectrum of mental health diagnoses, and notoriously clinicians can't even agree with each other! So, I don't doubt she has difficulties and would qualify for a diagnosis of some sort and she should not be ridiculed but I do doubt the Aspergers label and the reason this information came into the public domain.
I agree with you, she does seem to have clear problems with fragile mental health, but I also agree with others on here who doubt the specific diagnosis of Aspergers which is a developmental condition, not a mental health problem by itself. There are many symptoms that co-occur across the spectrum of mental health diagnoses, and notoriously clinicians can't even agree with each other! So, I don't doubt she has difficulties and would qualify for a diagnosis of some sort and she should not be ridiculed but I do doubt the Aspergers label and the reason this information came into the public domain.
Couldn't settle at school, diagnosed with dyslexia, I find dyslexia rarely comes alone, very often hand in hand with Aspergers. Yes, of course the Defense would use that in court, but as I said she was diagnosed long before that, not as if they 'bought' it to help with that case.
Her coming out interviews (both on CBB and BBOTS) were disappointing. She covered up her real answers, choosing to go down the diplomatic route obviously with an eye to salvaging the remnants of her future career. Can't say I blame her but quite a let-down in terms of keeping her cards too close to her chest.
I quite admire her actually i.e. like her wildness which, although can be seen as wacko, is often her rebelling and being authentic e.g. in the diary room asking BB to use their real voice!
You can see that she's been through such emotional turmoil (shows in her face/eyes). The oneupmanship just reveals how insecure she must feel. Most people who have the contacts she boasts about would not so readily spout on about it since they would not feel such a blatant necessity to impress...maybe it's the environment of the BB house though that brings this on (to avoid being nominated?)
Couldn't settle at school, diagnosed with dyslexia, I find dyslexia rarely comes alone, very often hand in hand with Aspergers. Yes, of course the Defense would use that in court, but as I said she was diagnosed long before that, not as if they 'bought' it to help with that case.
I still don't think the Aspergers diagnosis is accurate, I can see how her difficulties may be mistaken for that condition though but too many factors contradict it.
Good old British public never fail to vote out anyone with a personallity first. well done. now we can sit and be subjected to the usual dross. though i'll be exercising my remote pushing button finger for one.
Her coming out interviews (both on CBB and BBOTS) were disappointing. She covered up her real answers, choosing to go down the diplomatic route obviously with an eye to salvaging the remnants of her future career. Can't say I blame her but quite a let-down in terms of keeping her cards too close to her chest.
I quite admire her actually i.e. like her wildness which, although can be seen as wacko, is often her rebelling and being authentic e.g. in the diary room asking BB to use their real voice!
You can see that she's been through such emotional turmoil (shows in her face/eyes). The oneupmanship just reveals how insecure she must feel. Most people who have the contacts she boasts about would not so readily spout on about it since they would not feel such a blatant necessity to impress...maybe it's the environment of the BB house though that brings this on (to avoid being nominated?)
Yes. I agree. I must say my thoughts were turned around when she said to Rylan, 'Don't hug me or I'll cry' Before that I thought she was awful but now i think she's ok. Just not a lot of emotional intelligence and too clever by half.
4 years ago actually and then only with dyslexia and dyspraxia. No one knows when she was diagnosed with Aspergers. But I doubt dyslexia would be as plausible an excuse for drink driving as her lawyer tried to make the Aspergers.
Couldn't settle at school, diagnosed with dyslexia, I find dyslexia rarely comes alone, very often hand in hand with Aspergers. Yes, of course the Defense would use that in court, but as I said she was diagnosed long before that, not as if they 'bought' it to help with that case.
That's a big statement insinuating that anyone with dyslexia is likely to have Aspergers too.
The dyslexic members of my family would beg to differ.
I would like to have seen more of her, and hear some stories. She's had an interesting life.
She was very boring and politically correct in the after interview, I was disappointed. Then saying she had to watch out for her lungs while she was seen smoking in every scene, well that was a bit much. That is for her next gig made by "her own production company." Hmmmmmmmm.
It must be hard to be on top of the heap and then be thrown away as you age. Cindy Crawford has done alright though, and Heidi Klum, and Paulina Porizkova and others far more famous than Paula.
I haven't been watching but looking at the eviction program I was surprised she went. I thought Heidi and Spencer looked less sincere than her. I suppose they have the advantage of people voting for 2 people though. Always silly having 2 people as one contestant.
4 years ago actually and then only with dyslexia and dyspraxia. No one knows when she was diagnosed with Aspergers. But I doubt dyslexia would be as plausible an excuse for drink driving as her lawyer tried to make the Aspergers.
I don't think there is any excuse for drink driving, Aspergers or not.
That's a big statement insinuating that anyone with dyslexia is likely to have Aspergers too.
The dyslexic members of my family would beg to differ.
I'm sure they would:) Just my observations. Doesn't need to be full blown.
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Thats my thoughts,she has damaged herself over the years
I agree with you, she does seem to have clear problems with fragile mental health, but I also agree with others on here who doubt the specific diagnosis of Aspergers which is a developmental condition, not a mental health problem by itself. There are many symptoms that co-occur across the spectrum of mental health diagnoses, and notoriously clinicians can't even agree with each other! So, I don't doubt she has difficulties and would qualify for a diagnosis of some sort and she should not be ridiculed but I do doubt the Aspergers label and the reason this information came into the public domain.
Couldn't settle at school, diagnosed with dyslexia, I find dyslexia rarely comes alone, very often hand in hand with Aspergers. Yes, of course the Defense would use that in court, but as I said she was diagnosed long before that, not as if they 'bought' it to help with that case.
I quite admire her actually i.e. like her wildness which, although can be seen as wacko, is often her rebelling and being authentic e.g. in the diary room asking BB to use their real voice!
You can see that she's been through such emotional turmoil (shows in her face/eyes). The oneupmanship just reveals how insecure she must feel. Most people who have the contacts she boasts about would not so readily spout on about it since they would not feel such a blatant necessity to impress...maybe it's the environment of the BB house though that brings this on (to avoid being nominated?)
I still don't think the Aspergers diagnosis is accurate, I can see how her difficulties may be mistaken for that condition though but too many factors contradict it.
I agree. I don't normally agree with Emma Willis, 'tho I did last night when she said Paula was 'different', as in the 'usual' Female house mate.
Paula out whilst the cosy threesome of Gillian, Tricia and Claire float boringly along..:mad:
I live with two people (possibly 3) on the spectrum, and they are COMPLETELY different.
Yes. I agree. I must say my thoughts were turned around when she said to Rylan, 'Don't hug me or I'll cry' Before that I thought she was awful but now i think she's ok. Just not a lot of emotional intelligence and too clever by half.
I echo those sentiments.
Still ........it's nice to have a label to hang on it. Thoroughly spoilt, self indulgent individual IMO.
4 years ago actually and then only with dyslexia and dyspraxia. No one knows when she was diagnosed with Aspergers. But I doubt dyslexia would be as plausible an excuse for drink driving as her lawyer tried to make the Aspergers.
That's a big statement insinuating that anyone with dyslexia is likely to have Aspergers too.
The dyslexic members of my family would beg to differ.
She was very boring and politically correct in the after interview, I was disappointed. Then saying she had to watch out for her lungs while she was seen smoking in every scene, well that was a bit much. That is for her next gig made by "her own production company." Hmmmmmmmm.
It must be hard to be on top of the heap and then be thrown away as you age. Cindy Crawford has done alright though, and Heidi Klum, and Paulina Porizkova and others far more famous than Paula.
i dont think she'd do you a bad turn but she does need to learn a bit of humility.
I'm glad she's out for her sake.
I thought her behaviour was really starting to highlight her Aspergers.
Thats a good point.
And that's not the same for many celebs and therefore those in the house too?
I'm sure they would:) Just my observations. Doesn't need to be full blown.
Certainly is:)