Britney Spears' loved ones are sounding the alarm, claiming that the pop star's mental health is rapidly deteriorating and that she may require a new conservatorship to ensure her safety and well-being. According to multiple sources with direct knowledge of the situation, Spears' erratic behavior, refusal to take medication, and reliance on her felon boyfriend, Paul Soliz, to run her life have sparked fears that she is on a dangerous path.
TMZ reports that since the termination of her conservatorship in November 2021, Spears has been struggling to maintain her mental health. Insiders claim that she often forgoes taking the medication that stabilizes her condition and engages in substance abuse, which is particularly concerning given her history of addiction and multiple stints in rehab. The sources also allege that Spears experiences violent mood swings and rages that can lead to physical altercations, making it difficult to communicate with her rationally.
One of the most troubling aspects of Spears' current situation is the reported influence of her boyfriend, Paul Soliz, a convicted felon. Sources claim that Soliz is running Spears' household and life, which has led to several concerning incidents. Earlier this month, the couple was involved in a physical fight at the Chateau Marmont hotel on the Sunset Strip, resulting in Spears being found half-naked in the hallway, screaming at people. They also reportedly caused significant damage to a Las Vegas hotel room, forcing Spears to pay thousands of dollars in repairs.
While many championed the end of Spears' conservatorship, the sources believe it was a mistake, although they acknowledge that her father, Jamie Spears, was no longer the right person to oversee her affairs. Despite years of allegations against Jamie for various financial misdeeds, Britney's legal battle ended with her paying millions in attorney's fees and her father's $2 million legal bill, leading to concerns about her financial stability.
One of the key factors that led to the termination of the conservatorship was the belief that Spears' bedroom had been secretly bugged, which the #FreeBritney movement saw as a gross invasion of privacy. However, TMZ reports that there was never any bedroom surveillance. Instead, the monitoring of Spears' communication devices was authorized by a judge to determine who was supplying her with drugs, as it had become apparent that a drug dealer was fueling her addiction.
The sources who believe that without understanding the reasons behind the surveillance, no judge would have the courage to withstand public pressure and create a new conservatorship for Spears. They fear that if the current situation continues, the singer is in grave danger.
Earlier this month, Spears sparked concerns of a mental health crisis when she was pictured barefoot and topless outside the Chateau Marmont in the early hours. Insiders revealed to DailyMail.com that Spears had a massive panic attack and accused her mother, Lynne Spears, of calling the paramedics on her. The incident drew comparisons to her infamous 2007 breakdown, which ultimately led to her 13-year conservatorship.
As the debate surrounding Spears' well-being and the potential need for a new conservatorship intensifies, Hollywood psychiatrist Dr. Charles Sophy has suggested that the singer requires structure and supervision for her own protection. While such a statement would have been met with fierce opposition from the #FreeBritney movement in 2021, recent events have led even her most ardent supporters to question whether ending the conservatorship was truly in Spears' best interest.
