Poor, poor Britney Spears

I'm certain I'm not the first to do so, but I am OFFICIALLY predicting that we will soon learn that Brittney Spears is suffering from Schizophrenia or Bi-Polar disorder, but most likely Schizophrenia. Having known several people who are suffering from such mental illnesses, I feel so terribly sorry for her, but unfortunately, there is nothing I can do to help her.

Click below to view Brittney's new Video "Gimme More"




One of the things that's really sad about this is that I believe people in her inner circle probably KNOW this, but they would rather continue to send her back and forth to drug/alcohol rehab because in her business once people believe she is recovered from addiction, she can continue to work and they can all get paid, but if she is exposed to be schizophrenic, the likely hood of her being able to work is much less. Let's face it, given the poor prognosis of functionality of schizophrenics, what company is going to schedule and sponsor a worldwide tour for her?

While I believe that drugs and alcohol are compounding Britney’s mental illness(es), there are MANY, MANY drunk and stoned entertainers who continue to record and perform until their addiction kills them, but a schizophrenic is even so much LESS reliable than even a substance abuser.

I recently viewed Brittney’s latest video, which I understand from media reports was her “vision”. As I watch this video of her watching herself in two different personas I can’t help but to think this is exactly how she is feeling in her life.

As the child and sibling of schizophrenics, I have the deepest sympathies for her boys and unfortunately (as we learned with Andrea Yates), someone with that mental illness cannot be trusted to raise children un-monitored. My thoughts are with her and her family.

“I am not a physician and have not treated Brittney, I am providing my beliefs and observations based on what has been reported not an official diagnosis”. In the past she has been a brilliant business woman and entertainer, whether or not I was a fan of her work and for that I respect her and I wish her nothing but the best.

Soon I will post my other thoughts on the poor treatment choices (based on patient compliance) for schizophrenics and how I’d like to support alternative options for them in the future.