Britney Spears

Britney Spears has been struggling with her mental health and substance abuse, and both problems are now dire enough that people closest to her planned an ...

We're told Britney met with the doctor Wednesday late afternoon and it "went well." We asked multiple people connected to Britney and Sam why the plug would be pulled given her condition -- we got no answers. We're told [Jamie Spears](https://www.tmz.com/people/jamie-spears/), Lynne Spears and Britney's 2 sons were not involved. [Sam Asghari](https://www.tmz.com/people/sam-asghari/), her manager, an interventionist and doctors would be present, in an attempt to convince her she needed help. Our sources say her manager rented a house in the L.A. Our sources say she's been "flying off the handle" with increasing regularity and is not taking the medications that stabilize her.

The Grammy-winning artist and pop culture giant hasn't been taking medications that could help to stabilize her, according to a new report.

Britney Spears' husband, manager, and doctors attempted to stage an intervention for the pop star, who is struggling with mental health and substance abuse ...

Earlier this month, some of her fans called the police to request a [wellness check](https://consequence.net/2023/01/britney-spears-police-wellness-check/) on the singer, after becoming concerned with her activity on social media. [TMZ](https://www.tmz.com/2023/02/09/britney-spears-family-friends-intervention-substance-abuse/) reports that the intervention was scheduled to take place on Tuesday, but was ultimately called off after Spears became “somewhat aware” of the plan. [Britney Spears](https://consequence.net/artist/britney-spears/)’ husband Sam Asghari, manager, and doctors reportedly attempted to stage an intervention for the pop star, who is said to be struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues.

Britney Spears has reportedly had people close to her worried about her mental health and substance abuse.

The artist addressed her fans on Twitter, “I love and adore my fans but this time things went a little too far and my privacy was invaded,” she wrote. The “Oops I Did it Again Singer,” later wrote on Instagram, “I know the news is all hyped about me being a little drunk at a restaurant … Asghari reportedly “stormed out” and Britney left with her security guard, per TMZ. Britney’s parents, Jamie Spears, Lynne Spears and her sons were not involved according to the report. A source close to TMZ said the singer was displaying erratic, volatile behavior. On Thursday, [ TMZ reported](https://www.tmz.com/2023/02/09/britney-spears-family-friends-intervention-substance-abuse/) that the people closest to her planned an intervention, but it never went through.

Individuals in Britney Spears' life appear to be growing concerned for the singer as she reportedly struggles with her mental health.

Britney Spears' inner circle is growing concerned about the singer's behavior and had planned to stage an intervention. People reports the intervention fell ...

“She’s been going through a lot and has been increasingly combative.” Authorities reportedly made contact with Britney and determined she was not in any danger. She is often up all night, sleeps during [the] day and has a lot of anger.”

Individuals in Britney Spears' life appear to be growing concerned for the singer as she reportedly struggles with her mental health.

"This felt like I was being gaslit and bullied once the incident made it to the news and being portrayed once again in a poor and unfair light by the media," she wrote Jan. [For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! I thank her for her courage and voice and power...We believe it was the right result." "During this time in my life, I truly hope the public and my fans who I care so much about can respect my privacy moving forward." A source close to the situation, however, confirms TMZ's report. News has reached out to Britney's team for comment and hasn't received a response.

Britney Spears took to Instagram after Page Six confirmed her family and friends tried to plan an intervention over concerns for her well-being.

I have never felt better !!!” Not for me unfortunately because when you can’t breathe your body cant relax enough to speak !!!” “I mean at some point enough is enough,” she went on. “I’m honestly not surprised at all … “No folks, it’s not 2007 … [admitted she wasn’t fully “present”](https://pagesix.com/2022/11/09/britney-spears-im-not-sure-i-was-that-present-at-my-wedding/) at her wedding, noting, “There was a lot of talking and SPEAKING at the party !!!

Britney Spears Blasts Reports About Intervention: 'It Makes Me Sick to My Stomach It's Even Legal for People to Make Up Stories I Almost Died'. By Elizabeth ...

Online](https://www.eonline.com/news/1364503/britney-spears-inner-circle-concerned-for-her-well-being-amid-stalled-intervention) published similar reports regarding an intervention, also citing anonymous sources. [Britney Spears](https://variety.com/t/britney-spears/) has taken to her social media to respond to tabloid reports that surfaced on Thursday, stating her inner circle had attempted to stage an intervention over concerns of her wellbeing. The piece cited “multiple sources with direct knowledge” in reporting that “people around Britney have become alarmed by her erratic, volatile behavior” and that she is “flying off the handle.” TMZ also claimed the singer is taking “meds that hype her up,” but is not taking “medications that stabilize her.” The piece said the singer’s manager rented a house in L.A., and the plan was to take Spears to the house earlier this week where she would meet her husband, Sam Asghari, her manager, an interventionist and doctors who would attempt to help her. He has been accused of financial mismanagement and abusing his role during the conservatorship, which he has denied — though the court battle regarding legal fees still persists. I finally got my fireplace to work in my living room !!! “I mean at some point enough is enough !!!

The Grammy-winning singer, 41, denied reports her family and friends reportedly planned an intervention this week.

Under the rules of the probate conservatorship, Jamie now has equal control over her estate to a third party and an attorney, Andrew Wallet. Britney in 2008 for a custody hearing as part of her split with Kevin Federline. The pic with my ex is a time where there was less confusion on what it meant to be together... 'My wife is in full control of her life and will continue to make all decisions involving her care regardless of circumstances. 'As everyone knows the police were called to my home based on some prank phone calls,' she began. Concerned fans had contacted authorities to check on her wellbeing when she shut down her Instagram page. I could sit back and be like MOST and not give anyone anything to think about on Instagram... The Toxic hitmaker sparked concern after she after a ['manic' restaurant episode last month](/tvshowbiz/article-11635771/Britney-Spears-allegedly-manic-meltdown-Los-Angeles-restaurant-Friday-night.html). She said: 'Again, the conservatorship has been over for almost a year … it’s 2023 and I’m making my first homemade lasagna at home' and 'finally got my fireplace to work in my living room.' The Oops!... I mean at some point enough is enough!!!' she said in an Instagram post Thursday.

Britney Spears has said she is “sick” to her stomach over false claims about her wellbeing. Reports have been swirling about the singer's inner circle ...

Britney Spears desperately needs help, and multiple people close to her tell TMZ ... the decision to pull the plug on the intervention scheduled this past ...

An intervention is essential to make that happen." She is not taking her medication, which is essential to stabilize her mood and is unknowingly trying to self-medicate with other substances, which is exacerbating her mental illness." She is abusing caffeine, Adderall, and anything she can get her hands on. She is very much a danger to herself and those around her. Her manager rented a house in the L.A. the decision to pull the plug on the intervention scheduled this past Tuesday may well be life-threatening.

In her latest Instagram post, Spears responded to reports in multiple publications that her friends had planned an intervention over her health.

[Spears then wrote on Twitter](https://twitter.com/britneyspears/status/1618704468660588550?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1618704468660588550%7Ctwgr%5Efefed866dde5f3d37d9153fb004b6c996af59a44%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fpeople.com%2Fembed%3Furl%3Dhttps3A2F2Ftwitter.com2Ftwitter2Fstatus2F1618704468660588550id%3Dmntl-sc-block_1-0-8-iframeoptions%3De303DdocId%3D7099857): "As everyone knows the police were called to my home based on some prank phone calls. During this time in my life, I truly hope the public and my fans who I care so much about can respect my privacy moving forward." [Spears temporarily deleted her Instagram](https://www.insider.com/britney-spears-responds-christina-aguilera-body-shaming-accusations-2022-9), concerned fans called the police, leading to the local police performing a welfare check on the singer. Online](https://www.eonline.com/news/1364503/britney-spears-inner-circle-concerned-for-her-well-being-amid-stalled-intervention), and [Page Six](https://pagesix.com/2023/02/09/britney-spears-family-friends-plan-intervention/) published reports that people close to the singer were concerned about her mental health, and one report claimed that a friend feared for her life. [A spokesperson for the Ventura County Sheriff's Office told Peopl](https://people.com/music/britney-spears-asks-fans-to-respect-privacy-after-police-welfare-check/)e: "Out of an abundance of caution, we responded to her home for a check on her well-being and determined she was safe and in no danger." "It makes me sick to my stomach that it's even legal for people to make up stories that I almost died," she wrote.

Britney Spears told fans she felt 'sick' over rumors that her family staged an intervention for her — get the details.

The fitness guru, for his part, has [never shied away](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/sam-asghari-prefers-britney-spears-didnt-post-topless-photos/) from defending the “Toxic” singer. In June 2022, [Spears and the Iranian model tied the knot](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/britney-spears-and-sam-asghari-wed-after-5-years-together/) at their California home. [shared a similar message](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/sam-asghari-defends-britney-spears-after-kevin-federline-shade/) in support of his spouse amid the rumors. “I have always wanted nothing but the best for my better half and will continue to support her following her dreams and creating the future she wants and deserves,” he told Entertainment Tonight in February 2021 after the New York Times documentary “Framing Britney Spears” dropped. Speculation on her health is inappropriate and should end immediately,” the actor told [ Access Hollywood](https://www.accessonline.com/articles/sam-asghari-responds-to-speculation-misinformation-about-britney-spears-exclusive) in a statement. “There was a lot of talking and SPEAKING at the party !!! Not for me unfortunately because when you can’t breathe your body cant relax enough to speak !!!” I finally got my fireplace to work in my living room !!! it’s 2023 and I’m making my first homemade lasagna at home !!! Again doing the best I can !!!” [her conservatorship](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/britney-spears-mental-health-battle-conservatorship-explained/) — which she was [placed under in 2008](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/britney-spears-13-year-conservatorship-is-officially-over/) after a public breakdown — [“has been over” since November 2021](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/britney-spears-has-questions-after-nightmare-conservatorship/). I mean at some point enough is enough !!!

According to Entertainment Tonight, the attempted intervention was going to address alleged “mental health and substance abuse issues,” while a source who says ...

I finally got my fireplace to work in my living room !!! I’m honestly not surprised at all…Again doing the best I can !!!” “I mean at some point enough is enough !!!”

Sam Asghari insisted his wife, Britney Spears, is in "full control of her life" after Page Six confirmed the pop star's family planned an intervention for ...

Her two sons, Preston, 17, and Jayden, 16, [did not attend the wedding.](https://pagesix.com/2022/06/09/britney-spears-sons-not-attending-her-wedding-to-sam-asghari/) Spears shares her kids with ex-husband Kevin Federline, whom she was married to from 2004 to 2007. “It is what it is … [a 13-year conservatorship](https://pagesix.com/article/britney-spears-conservatorship-timeline-why-she-has-it/) that sparked the “Free Britney” movement and [ended in November 2021.](https://pagesix.com/2021/11/12/britney-spears-conservatorship-is-officially-over/) And a day before, he posted a video [had overreacted](https://pagesix.com/2023/01/26/britney-spears-fans-went-too-far-by-calling-cops-to-my-house/) and that the incident made her feel “gaslit and bullied.”

Britney Spears Denies Latest Post-Conservatorship Rumor Claiming She Nearly Died: 'Enough Is Enough'. "It makes me sick to my stomach that it's even legal for ...

“My wife is in full control of her life and will continue to make all decisions involving her care regardless of circumstances. [Britney Spears](https://www.rollingstone.com/t/britney-spears/), being released from a [13-year conservatorship](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/judge-terminates-britney-spears-conservatorship-1256903/) was meant to act as a reset, freeing her up to simply exist without her life being dictated by anyone else. “I mean at some point enough is enough.”

Pop star Britney Spears and her husband Sam Asghari respond to reports of an intervention being had for her related to her mental health and substance ...

My wife is in full control of her life and will continue to make all decisions involving her care regardless of circumstances,” he told [Access](https://www.accessonline.com/articles/sam-asghari-responds-to-speculation-misinformation-about-britney-spears-exclusive) on February 10. On February 9, [TMZ reported](https://www.tmz.com/2023/02/09/britney-spears-family-friends-intervention-substance-abuse/) that people close to Spears planned an intervention for the pop star related to “her mental health and substance abuse.” One person “in regular contact” with Spears reportedly told TMZ, “I’m afraid she’s gonna die.” Spears responded to the reports that night via Instagram. “I mean at some point enough is enough !!!” The caption was accompanied by a quote reading, “A state of gratitude will shift you to a higher frequency.”

Britney Spears said the latest rumors about her health make her 'sick to my stomach' following reports of an attempted intervention.

During this time in my life, I truly hope the public and my fans who I care so much about can respect my privacy moving forward.” “I’m shocked as hell that when I took my Instagram down fans got worried and sent the cops to my house … Sheriff’s Office started receiving calls about Spears, which prompted, “authorities [to visit her] home out of an abundance of caution”; the 41-year-old singer had deleted (and reinstated) her Instagram account multiple times prior to the new incident. “As everyone knows the police were called to my home based on some prank phone calls. “I shut down my Instagram because there were too many people saying I looked like an idiot dancing and that I looked crazy. 9), the singer lashed out amid the latest spate of headlines about her private life, writing, “It makes me sick to my stomach that it’s even legal for people to make up stories that I almost died …

Britney Spears denied reports that her inner circle attempted to stage an intervention over concerns for her well-being.

During this time in my life, I truly hope the public and my fans who I care so much about can respect my privacy moving forward.” I don’t have a management team nor will I ever again in my life,” she wrote in the caption. “As everyone knows the police were called to my home based on some prank phone calls. 26 that police had been called by fans to her home out of concern for her well-being after she had deleted her Instagram account. My wife is in full control of her life and will continue to make all decisions involving her care regardless of circumstances. It was reported that for the intervention, Spears would be taken to a house in the L.A. It frustrates me to know that any news outlet would say any of this !!! It’s worse than a cruel joke because people believe this stuff and all of my efforts in getting better with my little routine of prayer and therapy seems to not count for anything when people can say things that are incredibly wrong,” she wrote. I finally got my fireplace to work in my living room !!! She continued to share that she takes Prozac for depression and “that’s about it.” “I’m an extremely boring person !!! Again doing the best I can !!!” it’s 2023 and I’m making my first homemade lasagna at home !!!

Returning to social media to defend herself, singer Britney Spears said it makes her 'sick' that it's legal 'for people to make up stories that I almost ...

[gently chided her fans](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2023-02-01/britney-spears-alyssa-milano-tweet) after a number of them called Ventura County law enforcement the night of Jan. [TMZ](https://www.tmz.com/2023/02/09/britney-spears-family-friends-intervention-substance-abuse/) and [People](https://people.com/music/britney-spears-intervention-stalls-inner-cycle-concerned/) reports earlier this week alleging that people close to her told the sites that they are “afraid she’s going to die,” and were concerned about [her erratic behavior and ](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2023-01-18/britney-spears-beverly-hills-restaurant-pasta)alleged mismanagement of medication and substance abuse issues. While Spears has been free of the guardianship, her fans have kept a concerned and watchful eye on her, particularly on social media. judge ruled the following November to terminate the family’s controversial legal arrangement that was put in place in early 2008 on the heels of the pop star’s infamous public unraveling. The site said that her father, Jamie Spears, who long served as the conservator of her person and her estate, her mother, Lynne Spears, and the singer’s two teenage sons were not involved in the plans. “I’m probably going to have to stop posting on Instagram because even though I enjoy doing it, there’s obviously a lot of people who don’t wish me well !!!

Britney Spears is hardly ever the one who benefits from the attention thrust upon her. Who does?

The conservatorship may be over, but the [unceasing, invasive attention](https://www.avclub.com/what-two-new-britney-spears-documentaries-reveal-about-1847766659) of the world makes it so that Spears’ life still isn’t her own. “I have been exposed my whole life performing in front of people,” [she wrote](https://variety.com/2021/music/news/britney-spears-documentary-embarrassed-1234941265/). Will there ever be a day when we actually, finally, [leave Britney alone](https://www.npr.org/2021/06/27/1010355669/chris-crocker-leave-britney-alone-video-creator-reflects-on-whats-changed)? [#FreeBritney movement](https://www.avclub.com/britney-spears-thanks-her-fans-and-the-freebritney-mov-1847798510) may have helped end the conservatorship, supposedly well-meaning fans have now taken a paternalistic, overzealous interest in her welfare. Spears can’t enjoy the privacy of her own home without fans (see also: total strangers) violating her peace. Law enforcement “quickly realized there was no issue and left immediately,” but the incident left her feeling that she was “being gaslit and bullied once the incident made it to the news and being portrayed once again in a poor and unfair light by the media.” She concluded the message with a request for privacy, but a source told [BuzzFeed News](https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/anthonyrobledo/britney-spears-fans-calling-police-deleted-instagram) that these welfare checks are being called by fans “fairly often.” [Framing Britney Spears documentary](https://www.avclub.com/does-framing-britney-spears-restore-the-pop-star-s-agen-1846194003), she posted that she hadn’t watched it in full but nevertheless “cried for two weeks” over it. In the wake of the [11% OffAll-New Fire TV Cube](https://www.amazon.com/All-new-fire-tv-cube-4k-streaming-device/dp/B09BZZ3MM7?asc_campaign=InlineMobile&asc_refurl=https://www.avclub.com/britney-spears-when-will-we-leave-alone-1850099378&asc_source=&tag=kinjaavclubpromo-20) [The New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/27/style/britney-spears-documentary-jackson-celebrity-reappraisal.html)). Some [fans have even speculated](https://gagadaily.com/forums/topic/347608-tmz-exposes-themselves-as-being-in-cahoots-with-jamie-spears/) that TMZ has colluded with the pop star’s family, mutually assuring and exacerbating an existing issue. It’s no wonder that Spears needs to point out that we are no longer in the aughts; the playbook is the same.

The pop icon pushed back against a report that she is in a mental health crisis.

“It frustrates me to know that any news outlet would say any of this !!!” she fumed. “Anyways change of the subject … “Again doing the best I can !!!” she added.

Mom-of-two Spears was placed under a strict conservatorship in 2008, following a mental health crisis. At the time, her father Jamie took control of her ...

[Spears said her fans had gone “too far” ](https://pagesix.com/2023/01/26/britney-spears-fans-went-too-far-by-calling-cops-to-my-house/)by calling the cops. She was someone who certainly could have hired her own lawyer at the time although she was ultimately not allowed to,” he said. Spears has accused her father of forcing her to work tirelessly in Las Vegas and [ trying to kill her ](https://pagesix.com/2022/10/18/britney-spears-thought-dad-jamie-was-trying-to-kill-her/)— and has blamed other family members for enabling his behavior. That in itself was weird,” the insider continued. I hate to say it, but he could be vindicated,” said another insider who knows Jamie. “Nobody outside the very small conservatorship circle knows what Britney’s medical status really is,” one highly placed source told Page Six.