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  • Posted By: tinkerbell28 @ 02/03/2008 5:31:44 PM

    Specifically for psychmajor posted at 5:17 p.m. I can not believe that you are majoring in psych, if that is the case. I am bipolar and manic depressive and I do not need to be institutionalized, nor do I have any thoughts whatsoever of killing my child or parent or anyone else for that matter. That is just pure ignorance on your part. Brittney has a problem and unfortunately either her physicians aren't doing their jobs correctly or she as the patient isn't doing her part. That is all I have to say regarding this matter.

    • Posted By: sleepyalice @ 02/03/2008 6:30:06 PM

      It was kdot2008 that made that post... psychmajor was just responding to it with kdot's post quoted first.

      • Posted By: tinkerbell28 @ 02/03/2008 11:56:33 PM

        Thanks sleepyalice. I hadn't read that far down to realize it was actually kdot who is the one that is comletely ignorant. I have already apologized to psychmajor on a previous post.

  • Posted By: tinkerbell28 @ 02/03/2008 11:51:55 PM

    To psychmajor. My apologies regarding not seeing the beginning of your post. I just am a little over sensitive when it comes to certain things. Have a wonderful evening.

  • Posted By: mstafkap @ 02/03/2008 11:36:18 PM

    "I have never really been a fan of hers, but as a human, I totally feel for her, and I would like to see her make a complete recovery. Get better Britney."

    i second this...this is so sad...everything about it...not just what she's going thru but having it blasted (by the media) for the world to see...climbing over/on the AMBULANCE? it's almost like people want her to get worse... just so they can snap another photo and write another story so they can cash another check...and this article we're reading and commenting on isn't any better...the only part i agree with it is where it asked 'when is enough ENOUGH?' why didn't the authorities step in BEFORE it got to this point?

  • Posted By: mstafkap @ 02/03/2008 11:34:58 PM

    "I have never really been a fan of hers, but as a human, I totally feel for her, and I would like to see her make a complete recovery. Get better Britney."

    i second this...this is so sad...everything about it...not just what she's going thru but having it blasted (by the media) for the world to see...climbing over/on the AMBULANCE? it's almost like people want her to get worse... just so they can snap another photo and write another story so they can cash another check...and this article we're reading and commenting on isn't any better...the only part i agree with it is where it asked 'when is enough ENOUGH?' why didn't the authorities step in BEFORE it got to this point?

  • Posted By: mstafkap @ 02/03/2008 11:34:14 PM

    "I have never really been a fan of hers, but as a human, I totally feel for her, and I would like to see her make a complete recovery. Get better Britney."

    i second this...this is so sad...everything about it...not just what she's going thru but having it blasted (by the media) for the world to see...climbing over/on the AMBULANCE? it's almost like people want her to get worse... just so they can snap another photo and write another story so they can cash another check...and this article we're reading and commenting on isn't any better...the only part i agree with it is where it asked 'when is enough ENOUGH?' why didn't the authorities step in BEFORE it got to this point?

  • Posted By: Shaneniganz @ 02/03/2008 11:28:50 PM

    Unfortunately it is quite possible to be BOTH Bi-polar and ADD/ADHD. I myself am proof of that! But with proper treatment and a good support system, these conditions can be managed well. Today I am only on medication for the ADHD as I had reached a point in my treatment for the bi-polar where I was able to recognize the symptoms of a manic or a depressive episode. With the support of those around me and the realization that it's okay to ask for help now and then, I no longer need the meds for the bi-polar. She may possibly be both, or she may be one or the other. But she has got to be the one to realise that she is the one that has to make the treatments work, there is no magic pill to make it go away. Thereis no lackey she can fob it off on, this is one battle she will actually have to put some of her own effort in. Her family can help her, be supportive, let her know, "Hey you're doing good" or "Hey! Wake up, we think you are going to have an episode, don't you think now might be a good time to take a step back and look at what you're doing?" But she has to be open to all that. If she's not willing to see things as they really are, then she's gonna continue to ride this train wreck to the bitter end, and it won't be pretty!

  • Posted By: SuzyB @ 02/03/2008 11:18:11 PM

    Crucify a teenger with flash bulbs and video tape then mock and spit at her as she is not able to withstand the onslaught. THEN and only then go after her sister. God help us all, you should be praying to whatver god you believe in instead of sitting her pecking on keys in boredom. YOU DON'T KNOW HWAT BIPOLAR DISORDER IS. Long live Tom Cruise!

  • Posted By: dietsquirt @ 02/03/2008 11:07:43 PM

    Britney strikes me as a narcissist. Can anyone comment on how this complicates her illness and/or treatment? Also, was her manic behavior mistaken for ADD? Apperantly, that's what she was being medicated for. Does that happen often?

  • Posted By: nicole1881 @ 02/03/2008 11:02:11 PM

    I am happy someone finally took control of the Britney situation. It was only a matter of time before they found her dead. I feel incredibly sorry for her. She is still a human being, and the press doesn't leave this girl alone. They could drive anyone out of their mind. I believe Britney's problems all started when Justin Timberlake and she broke up. I think her heart broke in two, and she was never able to recover. Remember all the things that happened following their breakup? She married her friend spur of the moment and then had it anulled. Then she met and married Kevin Federline who has a definite resemblence to Justin Timberlake. Then when she had Sean the media scrutinized her. Imagine not being able to make a mistake as a new mother because the world is judging you? By the time she had Jayden, she was mentally broken and no doubt she has some postpartum depression going on. I have never really been a fan of hers, but as a human, I totally feel for her, and I would like to see her make a complete recovery. Get better Britney.

  • Posted By: patriotsfan47 @ 02/03/2008 8:43:26 PM

    Where is Michael Jackson when you need him? He and Brit-witt should hook up! That should keep them both in tabloid covers for some time to come... Maybe he could help her get the boys back!

    • Posted By: karmaisretro @ 02/03/2008 10:59:59 PM

      ex-patriots 18-1 sorry couldnt help myself.

  • Posted By: Tracy6129 @ 02/03/2008 10:44:55 PM

    I think it is about time that someone steps in and really helps brittany out. Finally a judge is doing what her family should have done months ago. I know it is hard seating back and watching your adult child melt down, but any of us would have taken her by the arm and said enoughs enough on the beginning of this rollercoaster ride she has been on these last months. Why no one noticed that she was exhibiting bi-polar symptoms, schitzophrina (sp?), Manic depressive, Mania, split personality... the list goes on is beyond me and those of us who have love ones with this sit and watch wondering when someone is going to help her and why no one is seeing what we all see and doing something about it. In having 2 bi-polar foster children and the treatment and extensive monitor that we have had to do for the last 4 years is draining and yet rewarding once you see the effort and time you contribute finally getting somewhere with them. I hope Brittany's famlly really gets on top of this and doesn't take her saying she is better as a sign that she is. for this is something that takes a while to balance and get undercontrol. If her true friends are anything they will be there at her side and quit being fake and be able and willing to step in when the going gets tough. Because it is going to get alot worse before it gets better.

  • Posted By: yadi20 @ 02/03/2008 10:43:48 PM

    Glad the family has stepped in and is getting her some REAL HELP...not celebrity Dr. Phil. It is sad to see a person go through this...But it reminds us that we are all human and when family needs to step in! My prayers go out to her!!

  • Posted By: Tracy6129 @ 02/03/2008 10:30:50 PM

    In watching Brittneys behavior and having 2 bi polar chlldren myself. I was wondering how long it would take before a complete meltdown happened. Some one needs to do some extensive testing on her for she is showing signs of bi-polar, split personality, scitzophrinia (SP?). She needs someone to step in and take control and help her get back on track. I was pleased to see a judge finally stepping in when no one else would and get her the help she needs so she can start healing and getting her life back in order. Grant it this is not going to be a quick fix. With dealing with 2 children with bi-polar, anxiety attacks, PTSD, RAD and obbsessive cumpolsive disorder, it has taken us 1 1/2 years of close monitoring to get things for them balanced. I hope her father now that he is her executor to her finances and life can get his daughter back on track and help her become a better mother and lead her life the way it should be . Some day when all this is over and she gets the help she needs she will be able to hold her head up again instead of hanging it low and disguising herself and running from everything.

  • Posted By: sadeyes @ 02/03/2008 10:21:26 PM

    I agree with sleepyalice I to am dealing with biopolar and a brain injury and agree with that Bipolar dosen't have me. I have it. The difrence between me and spears is that I know when I need help and have a family that cares enought to stay right with me through the bad and good and with their eyes wide open can help me.

  • Posted By: sadeyes @ 02/03/2008 10:19:30 PM

    I agree with sleepyalice I to am dealing with biopolar and a brain injury and agree with that Bipolar dosen't have me. I have it. The difrence between me and spears is that I know when I need help and have a family that cares enought to stay right with me through the bad and good and with their eyes wide open can help me.

  • Posted By: sexybee @ 02/03/2008 9:38:33 PM

    To be quite honest I feel sorry for the young lady, she needs time to recouperate - away from family and the media she needs to get back to basics!

  • Posted By: Moto @ 02/03/2008 8:39:42 PM

    Do you really think Kdot is a nurse? I'm not sure that I do. It is embarrassing to me that she claims to be a nurse since I am one as well. What I do believe is that Kdot is ill and cannot come to grips with it. She has decided to lash out at others instead of recognizing that she needs help. Britney's story has hit a nerve with her. I hope she decides to get help b/c God help those in her care when she does burn out. Kdot does prove a point though; if one does not recognize illness in oneself and therefore does not seek treatment, they may subsequently act out and draw the ire of others through negative actions.

    • Posted By: sleepyalice @ 02/03/2008 9:11:38 PM

      "Embarrassing" is the perfect term for kdot..medical field , or not.

  • Posted By: psychmajor @ 02/03/2008 7:38:05 PM

    My paper is entitled "Is there discrimination against the mentally ill?" One of the subtopics is discrimination in the medical field. I am copying and pasting kdot's posts and submitting them for approval. Since she is a nurse she is an "expert". The Bipolar diagnosis is grossly abused. I'm glad that you are writing that paper. Have you returned to school or are you writing for a publication?

    • Posted By: sleepyalice @ 02/03/2008 9:01:40 PM

      I'm an RN going for my BSN,(ultimately, my Masters) In fact, in the midst of all the posts tonight, I found that I've been awarded a "full boat" scholarship IF I sign on for "psych".
      kdot's posts, unfortunately, are not uncommon in view of opinion. I actually had a preceptor "lose it" on another nurse...(think : cat fight in front of clients, claws and blood included) and less than 2 minutes after staff broke it up, state: "Sorry....my bipolar is acting up"
      She's still working at that facility. Not even a reprimand.
      There IS discrimination in the medical field. Medical professionals, while seeming to be more (or less) than human in many repects, are in fact ONLY human. While recieving my RN, it was beaten into our heads that we had to: "know our own values to be able to deal with others'"...I know myself enough to know I can't deal with ignorance....
      On a personal note: my son, in particular, is terrified of "being as bad as Dad"...The kid is already dealing with DM...
      Knowledge is power, Make sure you and those you love look for it.
      Bipolar doesn't have you.
      YOU Have it.


  • Posted By: marshalltaylorbicycles @ 02/03/2008 8:49:13 PM

    Just to clarify- I didn't read this story on Britney Spears! Isn't it about time that the media left that girl alone?

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  • Posted By: Fluff @ 02/03/2008 11:32:40 AM

    I truly feel sorry for Britnry. I agree that she has made some very bad choices, but haven't we all. Should we condemn her for these choices. No! I think that if we constantly had the paparazzi following us around 24/7 it would drive us nuts too. I feel that we all need to put ourselve in Britneys shoes, and mayby we would have some compassion and empathy for her. What she needs is love, time with her family, and the paparazzi to get out of the way and for the rest of us to quit focusing so much on her and her problems and start focusing on our own lives and maybe these paparazzi would no longer have a job. We all need to reach out to her in love and with a helping hand. We are suppossed to come along side of our fellow man not tear them down.
    Remember, Jesus said we are to love our neighbor as ourselves. Would we treat ourselves the way we treat Britney? I DON'T THINK SO. Remember the song "All we need is Love." That's what Britney need is LOVE and encouragement that she can overcome her bad choices.

    • Posted By: wkares @ 02/03/2008 8:21:37 PM

      Fluff Comment: I couldn't have said it any better! LOVE CONQUERS ALL. I LOVE BRITNEY.I HAVE BEEN PRAYING NONSTOP. PRAYER CHANGES THINGS. GOD BLESS YOU!

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