Britney Spears Hospitalized Again -- In Psych Ward

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Britney Spears
was taken by ambulance to UCLA Medical Center last night and was put back on that 72-hour hold, indicating that medical professionals feel she could be a danger to herself or someone else. It was another big scene outside her home, as mobs of paparazzi and police lined the streets.

Earlier online reports claimed the pop star had attempted suicide, but TMZ.com says it's just not true. Britney willingly went to the hospital, after a visit from her new psychiatrist, who has been treating her for bipolar disorder. According to reports, Brit's doc was convinced to send her to the hospital after another bout of "reckless driving" and what was said to be "erratic behavior" from Britney. The psychiatrist felt her condition had deteriorated in the past few days.

At Britney's home, during the all of the hoopla, was her mom, Lynne, Sam Lufti and Alli Simms. Brit's boyfriend, Adnan, was around, too, as he and Lynne drove to the hospital together. Sources say Lynne was very upset that Britney was getting committed.

Upset? She should be thrilled -- obviously this is the only way.

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Scarlett said:

Oh Lordy! I hope she gets some help for her mental illness, whatever that illness may be. I really think they shouldn't let her go early or let her get away with not complying with getting the help she so desperately needs. If they allow her to leave just like last time and then she commits suicide or worse; are they liable?

dr said:

CALLED THAT THE OTHER DAY, didn't expect it to happen one day later.

Hope V said:

I am not a Britney fan, but I have been through the emotional turmoil she is going through. I pray that she accepts the medicine and help that she is offered, because you can not wish this illness away.

jen said:

Does anyone else think that poor Brit is starting to resemble Marilyn Manson...

jen said:

Does anyone else think that poor Brit is starting to resemble Marilyn Manson...

Skulz Fontaine said:

The vultures, jackals, and media hyenas prey on Ms. Spears' descent into personal hell. Shameful and pathetic. How is her suffering, besides being mostly self-inflicted, news? It isn't news. Cut the child some slack and show a little basic human decency for a change.

SIS said:

PLEASE PEOPLE...WHAT IF THIS WERE YOUR CHILD IN THIS SITUATION...JUDGE NOT LEST YE BE JUDGED...I WOULD BE CRAZY IF EVERYONE CHASED ME AROUND...HELP HER BY PRAYING...

Linda said:

MAY GOD BLESS YOU,BRITNEY.
DON'T WORRY A BIT ABOUT WHAT PEOPLE SAY.THE ONES WHO LOVE YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS WILL STICK CLOSE TO YOU.
I AM PRAYING FOR YOU!

Inblognito said:

I hope she gets the help she needs. My father was Bipolar and it's a horrible mental illness that can be treated with the right medicine and therapy. It takes it's toll on everybody concerned. The loved ones suffer just as much, if not more. They are in my prayers.

Mary said:

All these Paparazzo are comitting a carnal sin. Karma will come around to them one day and they will pay at the hands of it. No one should have to go through this, not even Britney.

Anne said:

I'm relieved to hear she may be getting the help she desperately needs. I was a Britney fan earlier in her career, but she lost me when she was 'remade'. Perhaps it started then, or maybe that strange first marriage fiasco was the beginning of her cries for help. Those cries have continued through another marriage, two virtually back-to-back pregnancies and a divorce, all interlaced with bizarre behavior. I pray her family and friends will truly be supportive and that she will seek and accept help to get her life back on track.

Ms B said:

Sometimes I think that her Ex & the Media are trying to push her over the edge,the Media just to have a story & K Fed to get what he can out of her at all cost. I hope she ask God for the strength, wisdom & guidence to turn her life around & that she be reunited with her children. And I hope that someone steps up & stops her Media & her Ex from pushing her buttons to push her over the edge, he knows what he is doing & the babies are just pons in his game to get more from her. He should be arrested for what he is doing.

kelly said:

OMG,
Isn’t it obvious to anyone yet? The recent weight loss and odd behavior (plus the bad complexion). This girl is simply on Methamphetamine!
Meth use can mimic symptoms of mental illness....Bi-polar, depression,
It's not so mysterious everyone; there are a lot of women, who lose their kids to drugs,

Ms B said:

Sometimes I think that her Ex & the Media are trying to push her over the edge,the Media just to have a story & K Fed to get what he can out of her at all cost. I hope she ask God for the strength, wisdom & guidence to turn her life around & that she be reunited with her children. And I hope that someone steps up & stops her Media & her Ex from pushing her buttons to push her over the edge, he knows what he is doing & the babies are just pons in his game to get more from her. He should be arrested for what he has & is still doing.

SANDI said:

i agree with the above

ab said:

OMG
brit is not on meth!!!!!!!!!!!!!! if she was it would have come out in one of the court ordered durg tests her kevin have to go through every month!!!!!!!!!!!!!DUH!!!!!!!!!!
but i wonder who's pissing in a cup for kevin????????????? would everyone just leave her alone!!!!!!!!!!

kellyq said:

leave brittney alone i wonder WHO is gettiing her the drugs

Ms B said:

I agree with ab, Brittneys not on Meth drug test have proven that. Not to say she has are hasn't dabbled at one time are another with drugs, but that doesn't make her a bad person. This young lady was cheated out of a childhood, screwed around by everyone she trusted & by even the people she loved & she thought loved her. She has been betrayed by the people she most trusted. And now having her two babies used as pons in the KFED Monopoly game of lets screw Brittney & see who can push her over the edge. I don't understand why people can't see this & I can assure you Brittney can't because she is blinded and confused by her hurt & anger & lack of understanding is how & why she is feeling so alone when there is so many people around.And by now I'm sure she feels she can trust no one & if she does for how long.

Ms B said:

I agree with ab, Brittneys not on Meth drug test have proven that. Not to say she has are hasn't dabbled at one time are another with drugs, but that doesn't make her a bad person. This young lady was cheated out of a childhood, screwed around by everyone she trusted & by even the people she loved & she thought loved her. She has been betrayed by the people she most trusted. And now having her two babies used as pons in the KFED Monopoly game of lets screw Brittney & see who can push her over the edge. I don't understand why people can't see this & I can assure you Brittney can't because she is blinded and confused by her hurt & anger & lack of understanding as to how & why she is feeling so alone when there is so many people around.And by now I'm sure she feels she can trust no one & if she does for how long.

Hypocrite said:

I'm a god fearin bible thumpin self righteous so and so and because I think so well of myself and think nuthin all day but cruise on these here blogs and pray to god for this un and that un and tell everyone else that they should not be here saying nuthin just keepin their mouths shut and prayin for whomever doing whatever I am goin to my just reward for makin all these other'uns toe the line and not hurt or say nuthin hurtful 'cause ever'one knows that whatever is said here in these here blogs affects the peoples they are written about one hunnert percent and they knows they all exist and come lookin for to read them. Neveryoumind that these here blogs were put here fur the reason of remarkin' and gossipin' to begin with.

Hypocrite said:

I'm a god fearin bible thumpin self righteous so and so and because I think so well of myself and think nuthin all day but cruise on these here blogs and pray to god for this un and that un and tell everyone else that they should not be here saying nuthin just keepin their mouths shut and prayin for whomever doing whatever I am goin to my just reward for makin all these other'uns toe the line and not hurt or say nuthin hurtful 'cause ever'one knows that whatever is said here in these here blogs affects the peoples they are written about one hunnert percent and they knows they all exist and come lookin for to read them. Neveryoumind that these here blogs were put here fur the reason of remarkin' and gossipin' to begin with.

A Mom said:

Let's all pray that Britney gets the help she needs this time around! Hopefully she's hit her bottom and will allow herself to get the medical attention she desperately needs! As far as Kevin Federline.....I haven't seen pics of him parading those babies around, or giving out interviews (unlike her current boyfriend, Adnan), or trashing her to the press - obviously he is too busy trying to care for those two little ones - and doing whatever work he can get that will fit into his life now that he is doing double duty parenting. Hey - if it were any two other people in the same situation...this whole story would have played out differently - she'd have been thrown into a medical facility for treatment sooner without being able to leave and there would be more support for the one parent who was left caring for the kids!

Anonymous said:

Methadone does NOT cause the symptons Brittany's showing. Brittany's behavior started after giving birth to her children. Remember she dropped the oldest boy while putting him in a highchair and then driving with one of them on her lap. Bipolar starts with chemical changes in the brain such as hormones in pregnancy. Besides she's had drug tests.

kelly said:

It seems like you all have access to her drug test results??? Thats good!
Did you forget that she has been in Rehab before? Treatmnet centers don't admit people unless they have a drug problem. Also, many women turn to drugs to cope with life after having kids and divorce.
FYI No one mentioned Methadone!

dr said:

HELLLLLO: BRIT'S NOT A CHILD, SHE'S A MULTI MILLIONAIRE, HAS HER OWN MANSION, HER OWN MERCEDES, ONLY SHE CAN TAKE THE TREATMENTS, LYNN AND JAMIE CAN'T TAKE THEM FOR HER, NOR ANYONE ELSE.

dr said:

HELLLLLO: BRIT'S NOT A CHILD, SHE'S A MULTI MILLIONAIRE, HAS HER OWN MANSION, HER OWN MERCEDES, ONLY SHE CAN TAKE THE TREATMENTS, LYNN AND JAMIE CAN'T TAKE THEM FOR HER, NOR ANYONE ELSE.

Wanda said:

Its good that she is getting help..I have 3 children and with each child it does take your hormones for a loop.plus I am divorced as well so I understand her plight. And believe it or not the money sometimes hurts and doesnt help..she is searching for so much that she needs to find within herself. I will keep her in pray. I dont feel bad for her ...but i do understand...we all have to go through something in life ..even if its not the same thing at the same time...no matter how much money you have..it is what it is at the end of the day

Wanda said:

Its good that she is getting help..I have 3 children and with each child it does take your hormones for a loop.plus I am divorced as well so I understand her plight. And believe it or not the money sometimes hurts and doesnt help..she is searching for so much that she needs to find within herself. I will keep her in pray. I dont feel bad for her ...but i do understand...we all have to go through something in life ..even if its not the same thing at the same time...no matter how much money you have..it is what it is at the end of the day

A said:

Oh man please i have had 2 kids and my man left me. a few days before i gave birth an i never would act or do stupid things that girl does. It is all publisity. Its an act

brightest starr on the Island said:

kellyq did ya ever think that maybe when she calls the paparrazi into her car that maybe they are getting it for her? or she is having someone go out while she has the papparzi chasing her around distraction ? well anyway she has real issues and needs this help her mom ought to be happy she is getting help she should have left hollyweird along time ago and went to some remote area to get herself some help she is definitely bipoloar and having borderline persoanlity disorder ! she will never get her carrer back too much damgage already ! and this adan is so phoney too he is using her so blatantly for money & his littel bit of fame too !

joanne said:

You idiots like this stupid chick?

Eye Of The Beholder said:

I could have already mentioned she was bi polar but never have as it should have been apparent. I however did not know you could commit another to a pych ward, unless you were her counselor?

Eye Of The Beholder said:

I could have already mentioned she was bi polar but never have as it should have been apparent. I however did not know you could commit another to a pych ward, unless you were her counselor?

slick said:

britney i care 4 u. u need 2 start loving and respecting ur self.start their the rest will come. good luck peace out

mean_girl said:

sad and pathetic.

mean_girl said:

sad and pathetic.

Lois said:

I pray that Britney will get the help she needs for her bipolar disease, I am a counselor, and also have family members that have bi-polar, I know first hand how difficult this could be, but I do know with the right medication she can become back to her baseline again, unfortunelty major stressors affect this disease, as in the case of losing her two babies, I feel for this girl, and I hope and pray she gets the help she needs, as this is a serious condition and requires medication and theraphy. She needs to talk deeply about her feelings of losing her children as this is affecting her more than she cares to admit... THE PEOPLE ARE WITH YOU BRITNEY, AND AS FAR AS THE MEDIA GOES, STOP PREYING ON PEOPLES ILLNESS, IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU TOO...

Lois said:

P.S YOU IDIOTS THAT BELIEVE THIS IS ALL AN ACT ARE CRAZY, NOONE WOULD GO THROUGH THESE MEASURES, BEING COMMITTED, IF THEY DIDN'T HAVE A REAL PROBLEM....BI POLAR IS A REAL DISEASE

Hugo said:

I am a bipolar patient too. Please respect Brit and understand her actions, because these are sympotms of the illness. She may be fighting against it (you just don't know!) but her condition makes it very hard for her and it sometimes does not make her succeed. What she needs is support and love from people who matter to her, and even from the public (since she is a celebrity). Please do not think she is bad and simply calling attention and want media hype. She has a heavy condition which thousands of people have too. It's just that she is a celebrity, that's why people highlight it too much! Let's all pray that she responds well to her treatment -- medication and psychotherapy. This hospitalization will help her rest.

RE; Britney said:

Am I the only one who thinks...
After Britney had her babies - WHY didn't Lynn or Someone (Anyone) suggest she get a - Qualified Nanny,from a Reputable agency, also a housekeeper to Help Her...
ALSO, A DRIVER SO SHE COULD SIT IN THE BACK WITH HER BABIES WHENEVER THEY WENT OUT???
There is NO reason... that she should of had to go through ALL This (ALONE)... the way she did!!!

Also,
WHY Doesn't Her Boyfriend (or whoever) drive the car she's in whenever she wants to go out --
I also... Think, a BIG MAJOR PROBLEM IS >>>> ALL THE COFFEE SHE DRINKS - Day in & Day OUT!! (DAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH)

Shame On Starbucks for also... adding to HER PROBLEMS and profitting off her...as well as Adnan !!!

_____________________________________________________________
Shame on You Adnan...

She's been with you for the past month and this is the 2nd time she has to go to the P. Ward ...Hmmmmm

Maybe you are.... NOT THE BEST GUY FOR HER EITHER !!!!!
YOU ARE JUST AROUND HER FOR FREE SEX AND WHATEVER ELSE Y-O-U CAN GET FROM HER - YOU ARE ALSO #1 - FOR SELLING HER OUT --
WE ALL PRAY SHE DOES NOT HAVE A BABY BY YOU!
SHE NEEDS H-E-L-P - AND YOU ARE NOT HELPING HER
OR HER PROBLEMS - YOU ARE ADDING TO HER PROBLEMS !!!
-------------------------------------------------------------

Poor Britney said:

I agree with the person above -
Adnan IS ADDING TO HER PROBLEMS -- NOT HELPING HER !!

Baby said:

bipolar is a crock of shit. everyone knows anybody can be diagnosed with this. my aunt was a neuropsychiatrist and she said she had seen such a rampant over-diagnosis of this "disorder" she was appalled-- adding that she didn't even think it would be considered a disorder in future generations. it is a BEHAVIORAL affliction, not a PHYSIOLOGICAL one. these people "misbehave" because of a variety of factors, including stress and environment. change the behavior, change the "disease."

Ms. Spears: don't let someone ruin your life and convince you that you are diseased and afflicted and have to be medicated on potentially quite dangerous pills for the rest of your life. learn self control, take responsibility for your actions, eat healthy, exercise, don't smoke/drink/dabble in drugs, go to sleep at night, grow up, and get away from everyone gaslighting you.

move to Europe, become a normal person, and tell everyone to go fuck themselves.

there is NO DIFFERENCE b/w a bipolar person's brain and a "normal" persons --they have never been able to prove it on any type of CAT or PET scan, it is NOT like schizophrenia where you see actual tissue abnormalities, no one's brain produces abnormal amounts of serotonin /dopamine type chemicals one way or another. chemicals are released BECAUSE of your mood, which is mostly influenced by OUTSIDE FACTORS and your attitude towards them, and your personal lifestyle.

lori said:

I think that she needs some down time, this is a very disturbing illness and she needs time away from the cameras and news hounds. Kevin should be on his knees praying his money train is not on a runaway track, that useless SOB. Everyone seems to forget that he is as much to blame here as anyone else, i hope he gets in the end exactly what he deserves F*** ALL.

susan j said:

i hope that britney get alot of help and i care alo of britney and she is a very nice person and a good singer and i hope britney will be able to sing again abd god bless and be with you

Tam said:

Everyone needs to mind their own business, including the media, and stop making judgements, worry about your lives. Everything she does gets blown out of proportions...
THis is sad, the media can ruin her life, and the 'wrong people' that surround her... Speaking of her life, this whole DRAMA reminds me of poor FRANCES FARMER!
The doctors and her family ruined her...

Now when can we just stop!!!

Joana said:

I pray that Britney would be well, she's a good person by nature. Her mind cannot cope up with all the things that's happening to her personal life, plus not being able to see her children, I for one cannot live with that. I am a mother, I know how it feels.

hurting said:

Kelly may be right! the use of drugs can lead to many problems, and quite often it may seem like the person with a drug problem has a mental illness! My ex was a perfect example of this. If he went on a bender he would behave and act out in a way I never would have expected of him (nothing like in the earlier days of less frequent use. The longer/more he "dabbled" the worse he got) His behaviour changes, would range from aggression, depression, self doubt, self pity, lack of motivation, and mood swings that made me sometimes think he was schizophrenic. He did NOT have a mental illness to explain away his behaviour, it was his drug use!! So it is quite probable that Brit's behaviour is also from drug abuse. If she does have a mental illness, drug abuse is going to amplify the problems.

hurting said:

Kelly may be right! the use of drugs can lead to many problems, and quite often it may seem like the person with a drug problem has a mental illness! My ex was a perfect example of this. If he went on a bender he would behave and act out in a way I never would have expected of him (nothing like in the earlier days of less frequent use. The longer/more he "dabbled" the worse he got) His behaviour changes, would range from aggression, depression, self doubt, self pity, lack of motivation, and mood swings that made me sometimes think he was schizophrenic. He did NOT have a mental illness to explain away his behaviour, it was his drug use!! So it is quite probable that Brit's behaviour is also from drug abuse. If she does have a mental illness, drug abuse is going to amplify the problems.

hurting said:

Baby...in response to....

"change the behavior, change the "disease."...no one's brain produces abnormal amounts of serotonin /dopamine type chemicals...chemicals are released BECAUSE of mood...OUTSIDE FACTORS...attitude towards them...personal lifestyle"

It is said that Tourette's Syndrome is caused by a problem with the dopamine levels in the brain.

I can't wait to tell my 9 year old son, that he no longer has to have daily medication to try to control his involuntary body movements caused by his Tourette's. Going off your entry, I just need to tell him to snap out of it, his body chemicals are working fine. If it was as simple as mood/lifestyle then my son wouldn't have Tourette's.

He's a happy 9yr old, who sleeps well, doesn't drink, smoke, or take drugs & is living in a very happy/stable household. His 'tics' are there whether he's happy, sad, stressed, angry or whatever other mood you can think of. We try relaxation methods, have him eat healthy, etc. Unfortunately, even with all of this, & his positive attitude, he still cannot control the 'tics' without medication.

I too, think that there are some 'conditions' that are over diagnosed, BUT you can't take away the fact that some people do have genuine mental/medical problems, that DEFINITELY need medicating.

You shouldn't talk about things you know little about, especially on something so serious. As one day, a person who has a mental illness, may read your entry and think "Gee she's right, I'm not taking my medication anymore. I'm just going to change my lifestyle"

Next thing, this person who could only function 'normally' whilst being medicated, is completely fucked up & beyond help. Are you going to be there to pick up the pieces for them (& their family) if it was through your misinformed ideas??

Anyone out there who is on medication for a mental illness, please DO NOT ever take notice of others who say you can do without it (unless of course it is your doctor). Even if you are feeling 'better' after doing a lifestyle change, continue to take your medication. As you'll often find that it is the medication that has in fact made you 'better'!!


JOYCE LANCASTER said:

I hope she gets treatment

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