[Paula D]

Originally Posted by Cal.

Would they let people in with a drinking problem?

Of course they would, why not? If they're off the drink what's the issue?

And the drink is limited so can never go too far anyway.

[bots]

Originally Posted by Cal.

Would they let people in with a drinking problem?

of course, its never stopped them before

[Paula D]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

of course, its never stopped them before

True, Bianca comes to mind.

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

I am sure that Paul is on some sort of medication as he slurs a lot of the time?

I said this a few days ago actually. He reminds me of me when I have taken my meds. I really need them and am meant to take them all of the time but I can only take them on a night as I slur and fall into things And I don't think its right for the kids to see me like that

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

if he was trying he wouldn't be doing BB knowing the temptation of drink would be there every night

Its a job though..the temptation of drink is around everyone in everyday life tbh

Originally Posted by AnnieK

I wasn't watching it properly last night but the bit I saw in the garden was him sating he really wanted a drink and derek advising and helping him to avoid it. I think he is still at the stage where he needs some assistance so think its good he can talk about it. I didnt see the interaction with sarah though so cant comment on that. Dealing with addiction is very individual, my only concern is where he is in his sobriety being around.people drinking may have been a mistake

I would definitely agree with this. On tonights show though he was way OTT with Sarah, especially as he heard what she had said second hand so it could have been misunderstood or something. He seems extremely touchy when anyone mentions drink (or drugs) so I think the fight is always on his mind. I do think, yet again, Sarah wound it up a lot on purpose too...when he was upset about all of that and shes like 'have you had a drink tonight Paul?'...

[Gusto Brunt]

Is Paul still a drunk? Has he drank in the house?

I'm sure I saw him with a beer can in his hand???

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Cal.

Would they let people in with a drinking problem?

I don't think they do medical screenings anymore tbh. Infact given Nikki was let into BB years back I don't think they have done it for a long time. So many housemates over the years have been (IMO) way too fragile to deal with BB.

Another obvious alcoholic that comes to mind is Denise Welch. I think the producers love people like that tbh, as they know they will get drama/headlines. Exploitation for our entertainment basically :S

[Rustic bauble]

Paul is struggling to handle not being able to have a drink...he vented his frustration on Sarah who had done nothing wrong.

[Daffodil]

Paul is having difficulty sleeping, and knowing now that he has a drink problem, I am very surprised he chose to go on BB. BB would drive the purest soul to drink and drugs. His loss of temper shows he is losing control. I feel a bit sorry for him tbh....and Sarah.

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

Originally Posted by Daffodil

Paul is having difficulty sleeping, and knowing now that he has a drink problem, I am very surprised he chose to go on BB. BB would drive the purest soul to drink and drugs. His loss of temper shows he is losing control. I feel a bit sorry for him tbh....and Sarah.

But at least he's not drinking. That's good.

[Rustic bauble]

Originally Posted by Gusto Brunt

Is Paul still a drunk? Has he drank in the house?

I'm sure I saw him with a beer can in his hand???

Well he has sure looked pissed on a couple of occasions..

Must be the meds..

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

there are no ex alcoholics

Well there are those who say that, personally I prefer to look at the positive and say today I am an ex alcoholic. You can say what you like.

[Garfie]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

I wasn't watching it properly last night but the bit I saw in the garden was him sating he really wanted a drink and derek advising and helping him to avoid it. I think he is still at the stage where he needs some assistance so think its good he can talk about it. I didnt see the interaction with sarah though so cant comment on that. Dealing with addiction is very individual, my only concern is where he is in his sobriety being around.people drinking may have been a mistake

I agree. I think he was sensible to reveal he was struggling at that moment and to talk to someone about it in order to overcome his temptation. I don't think he was trying to make others feel guilty but just trying to address his own difficulties.

It wouldn't bother me if I was drinking and someone discussed their issues as Paul did and it wouldn't make me feel guilty- I don't think that was Paul's intention either.

[Gusto Brunt]

Originally Posted by rusticgal

Well he has sure looked pissed on a couple of occasions..

Must be the meds..

Oh right thanks

[Paula D]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

I wasn't watching it properly last night but the bit I saw in the garden was him sating he really wanted a drink and derek advising and helping him to avoid it. I think he is still at the stage where he needs some assistance so think its good he can talk about it. I didnt see the interaction with sarah though so cant comment on that. Dealing with addiction is very individual, my only concern is where he is in his sobriety being around.people drinking may have been a mistake

If he's still at the stage where he's struggling constantly he definitely shouldn't be in there.

[DanielM787]

He's surely on something

[Paula D]

Originally Posted by DanielM787

He's surely on something

That's what I keep thinking, what's the dopey head on him about?

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

Well there are those who say that, personally I prefer to look at the positive and say today I am an ex alcoholic. You can say what you like.

Yes, much better way of looking at it (and congrats on still being dry..I remember speaking to you years back about this )

There ARE ex-alcoholics BUT I think the temptation never goes away. So you can stop the drinking but its always there in the back of your mind. Some people are strong enough to ignore it, but it is still always there. My view on addictions , definitely been this way with my addictions anyway

[DanielM787]

Originally Posted by Paula D

That's what I keep thinking, what's the dopey head on him about?

I know right, either that or hes stashing booze under his bed

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Cal.

Would they let people in with a drinking problem?

We've had alcoholics, drug addicts, people with anorexia, people on the verge of suicide. They don't give a sh*t.

[Christmas Dynasnow]

Paul is deffo on some very strong painkiller

[_baileys_]

Paul is **** stirring hypocrite little stain in the cat litter box..who over reacts at the drop of a hat

I think Sarah just literally said what most people are thinking.. he behaves like he is 'on' something be it drink/drugs etc...

I always thought things like tablets /medicine were kept with BB to be dished out in DR?

[Miranda123]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

As a problem drinker (I assume that is what you meant?) you will know that if you dont vocalise stuff like that it will end up picking a drink up

Very brave of Paul I thought

Brave for him maybe but a pain in the arse for everyone else, there is nothing worse than a reformed drinker/smoker

I would pour mine over him if he kept going on about it

[Miranda123]

Originally Posted by _baileys_

Paul is **** stirring hypocrite little stain in the cat litter box..who over reacts at the drop of a hat

I think Sarah just literally said what most people are thinking.. he behaves like he is 'on' something be it drink/drugs etc...

I always thought things like tablets /medicine were kept with BB to be dished out in DR?

how do we know he didnt go in with some meds up his arse?

[JayGreen]

I understand it cant be easy to not be able to drink but you dont bring other people down for it. Thats not right. If you are struggling go and talk to big brother as im sure they have people on hand to council him a little. Move away from it for a bit and take a time out.

[Miranda123]

Originally Posted by Garfie

I agree. I think he was sensible to reveal he was struggling at that moment and to talk to someone about it in order to overcome his temptation. I don't think he was trying to make others feel guilty but just trying to address his own difficulties.

It wouldn't bother me if I was drinking and someone discussed their issues as Paul did and it wouldn't make me feel guilty- I don't think that was Paul's intention either.

If his problem is still so acute, then he should have turned down the invite, but of course, like most of them in there, celebrity is more important than their actual lives!