January 31, 2008

Britney Hospitalized for 'Mental Evaluation'

Posted by ExtraTV Staff on January 31, 2008 6:16 AM


Britney Spears was taken by ambulance to UCLA Medical Center for a psychiatric hold last night.

Shortly after 1 A.M., police were called to her Studio City home and she was taken in for treatment on a 5150 hold. Under a 5150, a patient is deemed a danger to themselves or others and is admitted under a 72-hour emergency hold. Last time Brit was hospitalized, she left after just one day.

Just like the Jan. 3 episode, the scene outside her home last night was surreal. A cavalcade of police motorcycles and cars lined the streets as two helicopters flew overhead. Paparazzi scrambled to get a shot of Brit inside the ambulance, but she left through a side gate and escaped the frenzy.

Reports have been circulating that Britney tried to commit suicide, but X17online.com reports that her mom Lynne said "Britney is fine."

Both of Britney's parents are at the hospital with her right now, along with her confidant Sam Lufti. Brit's photog boyfriend Adnan Ghalib reportedly drove with Lynne to the hospital.

X17 says Sam was denied entrance into the hospital at first, and there are reports that the family is fighting amid fears for Britney. Lynne is reportedly furious with Sam and worried about his intentions with the troubled star and hasn't held back in letting Britney know it. Britney's dad Jamie reportedly got in a screaming match with him in the hospital halls because Sam was trying to make medical decisions for Britney.


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On 4 Feb 2008, Bert Sanders wrote:

Britney Spears is a victim of success, some young people know how to deal with it and have support of real friends and real parents who guide them. The worst part of the kind of exposure she had was the way the press hounded her. I blame them most of all. If she behaved normally they would not be interested in her at all but because she displayed bad behavior that made her popular. I feel very sorry for her, if she were my daughter she would have gotten more support and interest in her welfare rather than her popularity as a star icon. I hope you can get better soon and learn to live a normal life. Try it you may like it.
 
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On 4 Feb 2008, Sarah wrote:

Britney is sooo spoiled and doesn’t care about anyone or anything except herself…she loves the camera’s etc.

She should lose everything she has and help the victims in Katrina or help all the lost dogs and cats out there…or maybe she should see what the Real World is all about….living paycheck to paycheck…can’t afford heat or groceries for your kids….etc..She just blows money, drugs, drinks etc. And she is a disgrace to all the Mother’s out there. Get a life Britney….learn what it is to be a real human being…

Don’t feel sorry for her…she is a sorry soul….and consumed in herself soooo much she can’t see straight or think!!

Boo hoo Britney…….You made the mess and you should clean it up!!!
 
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On 1 Feb 2008, LSUCosmogirl wrote:

I had a brother on drugs and I tried to help him. He hated me, wouldn’t talk to me and resented me. I never gave up hope. He died leaving two children. I believe Brittney’s parents have tried to help her and I know they love her, but sometimes it comes to a point where bad things will happen no matter what you try and do for your family.
 
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On 1 Feb 2008, Debbie Smith wrote:

Brittany, I feel truely sorry that so many people,and problems are causeing you grief. If I could help you get away from it all for awhile I would.I’m a mother of two boys,who are both grown now,but I still worry about them. Although I don’t know what your feelings are,I think you need to take a vacation,you seem to work way to hard for your age,so slow down,take a breath,and enjoy your life. We Love You,And We Are Praying For You,sign Debbie Smith
 
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On 1 Feb 2008, hrh wrote:

lets hope britney get well in all this……….
 
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On 1 Feb 2008, Brenda wrote:

I feel so sorry for this young mother..has any one stopped to think maybe she went thru post pardom?? this is real and with out help with it or even knowing you are going thru it it is damagin …..Poor young woman god bless her and take care of her …maybe paople should back off her and help instead of tryin to make money off her
 
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On 1 Feb 2008, Bob wrote:

um… i think britney is crazy. wats up with her nes british accent?
 
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On 31 Jan 2008, karen wrote:

I have a daughter that went through what britney is and its like watching my life all over again her family can not help her she has to get the right medication and take it or she will never be straight again. i pray for her every day as i lived this life and hope god watches over her.
 
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On 31 Jan 2008, Sheila wrote:

72 hour emergency hold is hardly “voluntary”, and look at the picture ! The police are tightly holding on to Britney. Forced admitance is more like it. She is not psycho, she is just stressed. Anyone who has been through a difficult relationship, divorce, and especially a custody fight where your kids are taken on top of all the garbage from her manager and others would be stressed. She is only in her 20’s and this is all overwhelming for her. If she has psych issues it all started with her parents pushing her so hard into the entertainment industry when she was young and not letting her have enough normal “child development time”.

She does need some alone time, but in a peaceful FREE place like an island resort or something.
 
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On 31 Jan 2008, Tami wrote:

i beleive the family knows whats best , they have known britt her whole life , . and i also think that her mom bringing the pho tog alan , whatever his name was for her best to , she has already lost what is so important to her over and over again . so for you people out there to voice opinions . well step up and be in her shoes with out the money , might change your mind ,I just wish her and her family the best , and for the record her songs remain the same all good

 
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On 31 Jan 2008, brenda wrote:

i think britney should try to get away somewhere where no one knows where she except her mom and really reflect on life and get some much needed peace and quiet because i think its everyone always bothering her and folowing her every minute and every second of her life thats driving her insane, i know if i was in her shoes that would drive me insane.
 
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On 31 Jan 2008, bobby wrote:

I’m sick of Brittany’s stuff. She is 26 years old and has two beautiful boys, if she cares about those two boys she would get help. I have 19 year old, who is bipolar eight months pregnant, and not thinking clearly since Friday. I have not idea where she is.
 
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On 31 Jan 2008, C wrote:

caroline, you are an idiot. you must think mark and dayna write the show or something. they’re just talking heads who read whatever is put in front of them
 
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On 31 Jan 2008, caroline wrote:

EXTRA is part of brittney spears dimise.
why do u have “britt watch”? i would go bananas to if the whole world was judging me every second. how do u sleep at night. mark and dana r no better what goes around comes around. i hope mark and dana become paranoid freaks too.
 
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On 31 Jan 2008, Anonymous wrote:

I can’t figure out why her family hasn’t taken control of the situation already. It has gone on too long and it will end badly if they (family) do not step in and take control of Brtitney’s mental well being. She desperatly neeeds an intervention and she needs to get the heck out of LA - FAST..
 
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On 31 Jan 2008, Anonymous wrote:

Britney needs the help of people who truly care and stand to gain nothing by getting her the help she needs. That means everyone but her mother, father, and doctor, need to get the F*** away from her. So Sam and Adnad, or whatever his fricking name is, need to be forbidden to see her until further notice. They are the ones who stand to lose everything without her.The fighting over her is making things worse. The best people to make the decisions for her while she is incapacitated are her mother and her father…Period!

 
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On 31 Jan 2008, amy wrote:

I hope that Britney get’s the help she soo despertly needed for soo long.. Britney hold on, god still loves you and he’s holding you tighter than ever… you’r boy’s still love you more than ever… we all love you as well and get better soon…amy angelo
 
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