It`s likely John James is suffering from BPD

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Jeggo (Ben`s Buddy/Member of JJ`s LS]

All the traits he has shown in the series like over reacting, hypervigilance, anger, obsessiveness, unforgiving, neediness, volatile emotions, inability to see his own responsibility, even getting on a plane from Ozzie to be on the show - these are all symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder.

If it is that, his father`s sudden violent death would have exacerbated any underlying symptoms.

Most people with BPD are difficult to treat, but it is a recognised mental illness and I doubt whether the BB psychological scanning would have picked it up. Lots of us have it to some degree but in some it totally overwhelms their lives.

If it is BPD, he is really suffering constantly.

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~Lee~Member

I'd say it's more to do with lack of discipline as a child,he's said his mum wouldn't let his father discipline him,he see's her as a sister,where's the authority figure?.

8/20/103:30 AM

monkey13Member

It could well explain his contradiction traits, the guy is a walking contradiction. He also has very real trust issues.

8/20/103:39 AM

stonksMember

I'd say it was more to do with him acting the part of DeCaprio in Shutter Island its like watching twins....

8/20/103:40 AM

Senora ReyesMember 10 years

I'd say he's missing his Mummy and "Bitty"..

8/20/103:42 AM

~Lee~Member

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I'd say it was more to do with him acting the part of DeCaprio in Shutter Island its like watching twins....

Bully and Coward.

8/20/103:44 AM

Former Member

i think hes loosing the plot....is that the same thing

8/20/103:44 AM

MargueritaMember

He has big deep rooted issues I dont know were they have stemmed from I agree with Lee about the discipline but think it goes much deeper.

8/20/103:46 AM

FairfaxMember

Hand on heart, I haven't a clue as to whether the guy is mentally ill or just a nasty, rotten to the core spoiled brat. Whilst I loathe him, in all honestly I'm not qualified to state what condition his brain is at medically, and geninley couldn't with any accuracy, speculate.
What I do know is that he is one of the most, deeply unpleasant young men I have ever had the misfortune to see on my tv and after tonight, I hope never to see him again.

8/20/103:49 AM

Senora ReyesMember 10 years

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Hand on heart, I haven't a clue as to whether the guy is mentally ill or just a nasty, rotten to the core spoiled brat. Whilst I loathe him, in all honestly I'm not qualified to state what condition his brain is at medically, and geninley couldn't with any accuracy, speculate. What I do know is that he is one of the most, deeply unpleasant young men I have ever had the misfortune to see on my tv and after tonight, I hope never to see him again.

8/20/103:56 AM

suzybeanMember

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If it is BPD, he is really suffering constantly.

In which case, the psychologists monitoring him would have picked up on it by now and got him out of there for his own (and those around him) benefit. He doesn't appear to be suffering when he's laughing his head off at the expense of someone else getting upset.

8/20/103:59 AM

MoominMember

Well said, Fairfax!!

8/20/104:00 AM

The Devil In DiamanteMember

Personally, i think he's a Sociopath...

http://www.mcafee.cc/Bin/sb.html

8/20/104:02 AM

BlackpudlianMember

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If it is BPD, he is really suffering constantly.

And making everyone he comes into contact with suffer too.
I am beginning to feel sorry for his mother as she has formed a monster who is so arrogant and full of hatred.

8/20/104:03 AM

DemantoidMember

Reference: Fairfax

Hand on heart, I haven't a clue as to whether the guy is mentally ill or just a nasty, rotten to the core spoiled brat. Whilst I loathe him, in all honestly I'm not qualified to state what condition his brain is at medically, and geninley couldn't with any accuracy, speculate. What I do know is that he is one of the most, deeply unpleasant young men I have ever had the misfortune to see on my tv and after tonight, I hope never to see him again

He's a hateful horror of a human being, whatever his problem is. BPD doesn't automatically turn the sufferer into an arse.

8/20/104:08 AM

spongebob squarepantsMember

i think he's going to be suffering an eviction...........

8/20/104:10 AM

KaterinaMember

He's a control freak who always has to be right and have the last word, and if things aren't going according to his script, he runs away to somewhere that he feels safe and in control.

That is all that's wrong with him.

I found it funny when he was arguing with Sam on Crab costume day, and when JJ2 challenged him as well, he got up from his laying down position and stood at the highest point of the poolside and raised his voice to carry on the argument.
He was making himself look bigger, like a cat does when it feels threatened.

8/20/104:11 AM

DanceSetteeMember

Nah!...he 's just a C...T !

8/20/104:13 AM

Yogi19Member 10 years

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He's a hateful horror of a human being, whatever his problem is. BPD doesn't automatically turn the sufferer into an arse.

8/20/104:14 AM

longcatMember

I think whatever his problems are the BB voters and HMs have allowed him to abuse and use them for the last 10 weeks. I hope when he finally does get out and watches the series he learns some very big lessons about himself.

8/20/104:15 AM

Senora ReyesMember 10 years

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Nah!...he 's just a C...T !

8/20/106:51 AM

Former Member

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Personally, i think he's a Sociopath...

i agree. my daughter is Bi Polar and if anything sufferers are very generous in spirit and possessions, JJ is neither ! I would take a guess that JJ has had no rules laid down, what he wanted he got, very spoiled and used to what he says goes IMO

8/20/107:01 AM

Jeggo (Ben`s Buddy/Member of JJ`s LS]Member

Skylark - BPD is Borderline Personality Disorder - I didn`t mean to confuse it with Bi-Polar.

There was even more evidence for it tonight when he said he doesn`t deserve to be in BB - this is another common trait of BPDs - they honestly don`t feel they deserve anything, particularly money.

Another thing they do is sabotage everything that goes right for them, which he has done.

Before I worked in mental health, I just thought Borderlines were horrible people - they are so difficult to deal with and their families and relationships suffer. But it is an illness.

I think Josie (and others) have seen his vulnerability.

8/20/103:54 PM

~Lee~Member

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I think Josie (and others) have seen his vulnerability.

Like he see's others vulnerabilities and uses it to verbally abuse them.

8/20/103:59 PM

KeenViewerMember

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Nah!...he 's just a C...T !

LOL Dance Settee! Most people with mental illness are not selectively abusive and threatening... i have never heard of a mental illness which causes men to single out woment for abuse!

8/20/103:59 PM

Dame_Ann_AverageMember VIP10 years

he's suffering from nowt apart from being a absolute tosspot

8/20/104:02 PM

Jeggo (Ben`s Buddy/Member of JJ`s LS]Member

Ah well - I`m obviously wasting my knowledge on people who have absolutely no understanding of mental illnesses.

8/20/104:05 PM

fookatMember

I think you may be right to an extent. I believe I have a mild form of BPD and went through phases of being a nightmare myself.

As I've got older it seems to have pretty much gone but i can still revert in difficult situations.

If he does suffer with BPD I may have a tiny weeny bit of sympathy for him as it is horrible and it is barely recognised by doctors in this country who will just palm you off with anti-depressants but it does not excuse all of his behaviour.

8/20/104:07 PM

Jeggo (Ben`s Buddy/Member of JJ`s LS]Member

Keen Viewer you said "LOL! Most people with mental illness are not selectively abusive and threatening..."

People with Borderline Personality Disorder most definitely are and that`s why they are the most difficult patients to treat.

8/20/104:07 PM

Jeggo (Ben`s Buddy/Member of JJ`s LS]Member

Fookat - I agree such behaviour should never be excused. But it is still an illness.

8/20/104:08 PM

cologne 1Member Memoriam

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Ah well - I`m obviously wasting my knowledge on people who have absolutely no understanding of mental illnesses.

TBF most people probably don't.

8/20/104:10 PM

fookatMember

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Fookat - I agree such behaviour should never be excused. But it is still an illness.

Absolutely, however I did get some counselling which certainly helped me to see how awful my behaviour was. i somehow doubt he will seek counselling :/

8/20/104:11 PM

Dame_Ann_AverageMember VIP10 years

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Ah well - I`m obviously wasting my knowledge on people who have absolutely no understanding of mental illnesses.

are you referring to me because you post was under my post, if you were you are sadly mistaken

8/20/104:12 PM

Jeggo (Ben`s Buddy/Member of JJ`s LS]Member

Cologne - you`re probably right. Its something that makes me sad when people suffer so much with mental illnesses.

8/20/104:14 PM

Jeggo (Ben`s Buddy/Member of JJ`s LS]Member

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Reference: Ah well - I`m obviously wasting my knowledge on people who have absolutely no understanding of mental illnesses. are you referring to me because you post was under my post, if you were you are sadly mistaken

Not particularly you Dame Anne - but I thought you said he`s suffering from nowt but being a tosspot which would lead me to believe you wouldn`t entertain the possibility he had a mental illness.

8/20/104:18 PM

DanceSetteeMember

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Ah well - I`m obviously wasting my knowledge on people who have absolutely no understanding of mental illnesses.

Don't assume that people who disagree with you have no understanding of mental illness, they might just be disagreeing with you

8/20/104:23 PM

BazMember VIP10 years

I don't know what is wrong with him...I'm just glad he's off my screen.

8/20/104:23 PM

KeenViewerMember

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Keen Viewer you said "LOL! Most people with mental illness are not selectively abusive and threatening..." People with Borderline Personality Disorder most definitely are and that`s why they are the most difficult patients to treat.

It's an interesting discussion Jeggo. I have real difficulty colluding with BB's refusal to challenge this loathsome man on his behaviour, and I also think it's important to keep a balance. Perhaps your diagnosis is correct, on the other hand he might just be a nasty piece of work.

8/20/104:23 PM

CosmopolitanMember 10 years

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Don't assume that people who disagree with you have no understanding of mental illness, they might just be disagreeing with you

It's a complex subject and one that has many offshoots and layers depending on circumstances and personal experiences.

8/20/104:26 PM

Dame_Ann_AverageMember VIP10 years

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Not particularly you Dame Anne - but I thought you said he`s suffering from nowt but being a tosspot which would lead me to believe you wouldn`t entertain the possibility he had a mental illness.

I don't think he is to be honest, I just think he's a mummy's lad who has got through life being patted on the head. To me it;' that simple, maybe I'm wrong, but mental illness is something I've had to deal with in different forms and they have all my empathy, I have none for John James.

8/20/104:27 PM

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