Britney Spears is a media figure. This is a woman who is dealing with having the responsibility of becoming an adult and bread winner for her family at a very young age. She has had a very bad break up with a man who was not her equal financially. Plus she has to deal with the added stress of the media and bloggers, like myself, speculating on her mental state.
What Dr. Phil did was interesting to watch but I don't think he was beneficial with helping out Britney. He caused more stress on her during a time of high stress.
I am not a psychologist or therapist but I do have my two cents to put in, I think Britney is not bi-polar but I do think she might be suffering a condition called Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
At a young age she had adult stress on her shoulders. She had and wanted to take on adult responsibility while her young mind was developing. This has caused the back lash and substance abuse problems she seems to be exhibiting. Britney does not need rehab or in-patient treatment for this disorder, but she does need support of a trained therapist.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder has only been studied for high stress crimes and war situations. It has not been studied in children of child abuse or for children in the entertainment industry. Nor has it been looked at for children who are forced to take responsibility before they are emotionally ready. (And I don't mean the child who is 21 or older but the child who is 9 or 10)
Stress affects each person differently. Some live for it, others don't. I think this should be a field looked into by experts. And Britney Spears could gain perspective if someone looks into this. I hope she has a better life.
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Well written Amanda and I commend you for your courage to step up to the plate and write about PTSD, a condition from which I suffer (diagnosed chronic PTSD). Trauma comes in many forms and no one is protected from it's wrath. I can only speculate but I believe that Britney most certainly has PTSD, and having her children taken from her was I believe, the action that tipped her over the edge. Yes, she may have needed help, but taking those two precious boys from her was not instrumental in her recovery. They would have had a grounding effect upon her. Regards, Jon.
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