Britney's Post-Partum Struggle

Posted Feb 27th 2007 12:03PM by TMZ Staff

TMZ has learned Britney Spears' troubles may have little to do with substance abuse. Sources say doctors at her rehab facility think the underlying reason for her trouble may be post-partum depression.

Sources tell TMZ that Britney's doctors have two operating theories -- either that she suffers from post-partum depression or bipolar disorder. The doctors strongly believe post-partum is the problem.

As for substance abuse, as one source says, "No doubt about it - she likes to drink." But doctors believe the drinking is a way Spears has coped with a bigger problem.

We're told Britney, who is sticking it out at the Promises rehab facility in Malibu, is currently reading Brooke Shields' book, "Down Came the Rain," in which Shields reveals her battle with post-partum depression.

We're told doctors believe Spears' problem is complicated by an intense feeling on her part that she has lost control of her life.

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31. Whether it's post-partum or drugs, I don't care. She's still a publicity-seeking media whore.

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Posted at 12:47PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Phoenix Guy

32. Let the PR spin game begin. If it is factual, the only people that could possibly have released such a story are Brit's own people. They're clearly trying to rub some of the tarnish off her soiled image by injecting this PPD thing. And believe me, this girl is not in rehab because "she likes to drink". They're trying to shape opinion away from what she was probably doing spending all that time in club restrooms lately. Powdering her nose, no doubt. Not a concept that sells with parents of teeny boppers who listen to her crappy music.

Posted at 12:47PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Zachswan

33. FINALLY-- Glad to see an article with common sense.

Im glad she is getting help... and I am glad to see that the prognosis is one that many of us already suspected.

Posted at 12:47PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Christine

34. Britney will pull out of this, and guys SHUT UP, she is out here and famous because some one bought her records, u hate her so much , dont read article

Posted at 12:50PM on Feb 27th 2007 by tenaz

35. I have suspected post-partum for a while. It makes sense. The sudden leaving of her husband, all the partying and all the craziness happened after she had the 2nd baby. Drinking is a way of coping and escaping. She was self-medicating. I truly feel sorry for her. She may have all the money in the world but it is obvious from her and many others, that money does not buy happiness.

Posted at 12:50PM on Feb 27th 2007 by emjay

36. Oh come on people! Are you dumb enough to belive she wants privacy? Who the heck do you think leaked this story to the press? She did! She wants to mend her tarnished image a.s.a.p! She should give us privacy from all her drama she brought on herself!

Posted at 12:50PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Kat

37. things for Brit to take care of :

ppd
std
hiv
and finally
panties

Posted at 12:50PM on Feb 27th 2007 by dawnn

38. i most certainly feel sorry for her; however, has anyone forgotten that she GOT INVOLVED WITH A MAN WHO WAS ABOUT TO BECOME A FATHER WITH SHAR !

THough i feel sorry for her, she has NO scruples. She took what she wanted, though, screwed a family over, and now is dealing with the complexities of all of these emotions coming to a head.

Posted at 12:53PM on Feb 27th 2007 by tried-n-true

39. I am also a mother of 2. I had them when I was young as Britney. I never suffer from PPD but I remember hard times.. Thanks I had a wonderful husband by my side. I do not think she had the same lucky...

Posted at 12:54PM on Feb 27th 2007 by geysa guarconi

40. Publicity move to gain sympothy for brit. Everyone can over look her actions if we believe it is PPD. THEN she is not really responsible for her recent actions.

Smart move on their part i have to admit. MANY out there will buy this mostly b/c they do not want to believe their idol is that bad.

Posted at 12:54PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Wendy R

41. I do feel sorry for her. She really needs a strong family and true people around her. She is young, talented and because of bad choices, wich are normal at her age, and the pressure because she is famous it all happened...
I wish I could help her...

Posted at 12:55PM on Feb 27th 2007 by geysa guarconi

42. I am also a mother of 2. I had them when I was young as Britney. I never suffer from PPD but I remember hard times.. Thanks I had a wonderful husband by my side. I do not think she had the same lucky...

Posted at 12:56PM on Feb 27th 2007 by geysa guarconi

43. yeah Brit,blame it on PPD,that's your way out?,come on why don't you just grow up?and be an adult and take care of your kids...
If you weren't ready to have kids you should have had K-fed wear a glove,simple as that!
GROW UP!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 12:57PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Who wants to know

44. There is a little something called confidentiality. Every medical facility has it. Britney wants this made up story to get to the press so people will feel sorry for her. It's no secrect out here in Hollywood that she has been snorting and popping pills for a good long time! She needs to stop the lies and own up to her behavior or she will never get well.

Posted at 12:57PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Someone in the know

45. Post-Partum depression my foot. It's more like Post-Kevin depression.

Posted at 1:01PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Patricia

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