Britney Spears' mental health crisis has reached a critical juncture, prompting her mother, Lynne Spears, to fly to Los Angeles in a desperate bid to intervene. The pop icon, known for her public battle with bipolar disorder, has reportedly been exhibiting increasingly erratic behavior, raising alarm among her family and close associates.
Lynne Spears, 68, is said to be deeply concerned about her daughter's well-being, particularly in the wake of Britney's estrangement from her teenage sons, Jayden and Sean Federline, and her recent split from now-estranged husband Sam Asghari.
Sources close to the family have indicated that Lynne is attempting to persuade Britney to either enter a residential therapy program or relocate back to Louisiana to be closer to her family. However, Britney remains wary, reportedly suspicious that her mother's efforts are financially motivated rather than born out of genuine concern.
"Every day, Lynne fears she's going to wake up and hear Britney has died from suicide, a drug overdose, or some other horrible thing," a family friend disclosed. The gravity of the situation is underscored by statistics highlighting that patients with bipolar disorder are significantly more likely to attempt suicide than the general population, a fact that has not escaped Lynne's attention.
Despite their troubled history, including Britney's resentment over her mother's support for the 13-year conservatorship, the two reconciled in May. Yet, Britney's trust issues and skepticism about her mother's intentions complicate Lynne's attempts to provide support. The "Toxic" singer's behavior and social media posts have grown increasingly concerning, with sources suggesting that her failure to regularly take her medications is contributing to her unstable condition.
Britney's public struggles, including an Instagram post expressing her deep sense of loss and lack of purpose following her sons' departure, have only heightened fears for her safety. "Under the conservatorship, her meds were monitored, but since it ended, she's on her own," the family friend explained, emphasizing the precariousness of Britney's current situation.
As Lynne Spears faces the monumental task of convincing her daughter to accept help, the path forward remains fraught with challenges. Britney's deep-seated mistrust and her belief in her self-sufficiency are significant barriers that Lynne must navigate carefully. The family's internal strife, coupled with Britney's public persona and the intense scrutiny that follows her, adds layers of complexity to an already delicate situation.
The National Enquirer spoke to the sources.
