Former Before the 90 Days cast member Paul Staehle gave his family and fans a serious scare this week when a friend used his Instagram account to announce an alarming situation.
The friend, a self-proclaimed medical professional in Brazil, shared that he had found Paul unconscious and unresponsive in his home. As a foreigner living alone in Brazil, Paul had entrusted this friend with a spare key to his house for emergencies, a decision that turned out to be a lifesaver.
After receiving distressing messages from Paul earlier in the day, the friend decided to check on him after work. Upon entering Paul’s home, he discovered him lying in bed with an empty prescription bottle for anxiety medication and a bottle of wine nearby. Alarmed by Paul’s shallow breathing and very low heart rate, the friend acted quickly and took Paul to the nearest hospital, where he received urgent medical care. It was later believed that Paul had accidentally overdosed by combining alc0hol with his anxiety medication.
Paul’s friend also revealed that Paul’s mental health had been declining, and the reality TV star had expressed feelings of depression in his messages. Despite living alone, Paul did not lack companionship, as he had a couple of cats and a puppy to keep him company. The friend assured concerned fans that he personally looked after Paul’s pets during his recovery, ensuring they were fed and well cared for.
The health worker emphasized that someone in Paul’s mental state should not be living alone, especially in a foreign country far from family and close friends. He reassured fans that Paul is alive, in stable condition, and receiving the care he needs to recover. While fans and family members breathed a sigh of relief, the situation raised questions about Paul’s future and the steps he might need to take to improve his mental health and overall living situation. His friend’s quick actions likely saved his life, but the road ahead will require Paul to seek help and make changes to ensure such a terrifying incident doesn’t happen again.