I think it's a good thing for people with BD to have someone so prominent diagnosed/tagged with the bipolar label and to have the media positively approve of her "getting help" for it as opposed to calls for her to be arrested, or for her to be deprived of custody permanently. I've been relieved that the judge in the case and that the family (most, anyway) have been supportive of her getting medical care, as opposed to criminal/punitive reactions.

Also, fyi, I had severe postpartum depression and her behavior is not PPD!

Hi, Molly,

I said Postnatal Psychosis -- not depression.
This can occur with almost anything -- along with BP, drug use, personality disorders and all kinds of other stuff. She could have multiple diagnoses.

Mostly, I was making a wild suggestion since none us have met her or her drs or know anything about what is really going on with her.

M.

mrsd
Self medication/addiction is high on the list for most suffering mental illness or BP.

I just find this whole story rather Sad......

David

Of course...
 

And it is also high in antisocial personality disorder, narcissistic, and histrionic, and borderline.

I just would like to see things cleared up better, before labels are given.
Celebrity types indulge heavily in drugs also because they are rich and can afford it and peer pressure is high.

In fact I even read one account that suspected she was a multiple personality. :confused:

I think it is best to get her cleaned up, get her good therapy, and then if she is willing to share, we'll see. I for one think the term "bipolar" is thrown around too freely these days. Most people don't even know what the term means!

When the dust settles and she is indeed bipolar, if she can become a spokesperson, that would be great. Like Patty Duke did. Or Margo Kidder (even tho her solution was not a mainstream one).

Britny's Recreational Drugs
 

Does anyone know what drugs Britny is using? I haven't read much about her but I assume that good old booze is the numero uno. Mrs. D, you referred to this subject, do you remember what drugs are involved? Some of her behaviors suggest "speed".

Recently, I read that one of the paparazzi whom she seems to court announced that he was her "boyfriend". This was followed within hours by his wife announcing that they were separating.

Cordially,

now these are media things...
 

not totally believeable--

http://www.associatedcontent.com/art...xposed_by.html

http://www.hollywood.com/news/Britne...d_Pals/3660849

http://www.slate.com/id/2160383/
Then there were the "suckers".. many recreational drugs now come in sucker form (to imitate fentanyl)...and many things may be in them: examples

http://www.snopes.com/horrors/drugs/suckers.asp

Wild dieting? suggests uppers...which suggests mania.

Most of the "drug" reporting preceded the babies. But not all. Alcohol remains the biggest.

All of it is rumor, and so are the bipolar comments. Until she gets the proper help no one knows for sure.

Thank you everyone for not thinking I was full of crapola.
I just see a little of me in her and it is hard not to think of the time I was committed to a ward.
So I was just wondering if anyone was seeing what I was seeing.
I hope she finally get the help she needs AND because of her experience and exposure becomes a bright star in bringing awareness to mental illness, no matter what she finally ends up being dx'd with.

They announced...
 

in the media that BS will be kept another 14 days at the place she is at now.

That is good...keep her away from other drugs... so hope eternal thrives!

About the psychosis....I think it's up for debate whether it be post-partum induced or drug induced? It will be nice if she can 'clean' herself up a bit and get a proper diagnosis. It would be nice for the media to take this as a forum for educating the public....maybe more people would/could get help sooner...just a thought....

I was just reading an article that discussed how many therapists are upset that there has been so many armchair dx's. I think the reason some things have been mentioned by folks...professionals and lay people alike, is because many who are familiar with mental illness have seen her symptoms. The fact that she continues in this downward spiral is concerning.

I think Mrs. D has an excellent point in that if she is using...all bets are off in terms of figuring out what is going on. AND it has crossed my mind that "Bipolar" has become the buzz word of late (thrown around way too much).

Bottom line, only a Dr./a trained professional who sees her can know for sure.

It also mentioned:
" But even more.....it (dxing from afar) could actually harm Spears by preventing her from getting the real help she needs. And on a broader scale, such therapy-by-media could discourage other troubled people from seeking care as well."

It talked about labels and how powerful and painful they are. Especially if you or your family has been touched by mental illness, you know how devastating this is.

I do hope that whatever the issue (s) may be, that she receives the proper dx and care.

Like mentioned by Fiberowendy; it would be a particular blessing if some day she could be a role model for those who are hurting in a similar way (ways).

In my mind she is in great pain and has the added burdens of being so well known and subject to folks wanting to cash in on her fame.

I agree with David, the entire ordeal is very sad.
I do think she could use our good thoughts and prayers.

Here is the article:
http://www.baynews9.com/content/87/2...23/319415.html