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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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106. I had a feeling that she might be suffering from PPD. I just hope she's getting the help she needs to get better.

Posted at 1:59PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Traycee

107. Britney is an ugly stupid whore with no values! Sick of her!

Posted at 1:58PM on Feb 27th 2007 by enough already!

108. I GUESS SHE HAD PPPD (PRE POST PARTUM DEPRESSION) DURING HER IFIRST MARRIAGE WHEN SHE WAS DOING 3-WAYS AND DRUGS

Posted at 2:00PM on Feb 27th 2007 by fran

109. Bull. Shit.

Posted at 2:17PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Tara

110. I have struggled with PPD myself, and I've suspected she has it from the moment I saw her crying her way through the Matt Lauer interview. I'm not saying she doesn't have a substance abuse problem as well, but her recent extreme behavior can not be explained by alcohol or drugs alone.

She is probably going to look back on this time regretfully, so I hope things get better soon for the sake of her babies and for herself.

Posted at 3:59PM on Feb 27th 2007 by AB's mama

111. This story is not true. Doctors can't make patient's records public. They would lose their licence and be sued for everything they own. If she wants to get better she should stop sending her cronies to the press with information to help her look better and gain sympathy. I feel very sorry for her little boys with her for a mom and k-loser for a dad? YIKES!

Posted at 2:02PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Crisis central

112. britneys people leaked this story out so we feel sorry for her
nice try britneys PR people
dont blame PPD larry rudophf cause she doesnt have it!
nice spin though
not buying the story
she did drugs and was a drunk before the babies came
she just cant handle the huge responsiblity of kids
spoiled brat

i say boycott her next "comeback" album
cause she will just get the millions from Jive records and hand the babies off to nannies and go score some coke

Posted at 2:09PM on Feb 27th 2007 by ceasar salad rules!!

113. she is a whore, was a whore and will always be a whore who should have never married that loser and never had children. they will be no better than their parents when they are grown up. she is a spoiled brat and she puts all her crap out there for everyone to see - so just shut up and deal with real life just like everyone else has to. the rest of us deal with these issues each and everyday - she is a self centered brat of a whore bag bitch

Posted at 2:17PM on Feb 27th 2007 by tmz is full crap

114. IT IS NOT CALLED PD OR BI-POLAR.

IT IS CALLED I MEST UP BUT I DO NOT WANT TO FESS UP!!
IT CALLED IS CALLED I MEST UP THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT ME.
EVER SINCE SHE STARTED HANGING AROUND PARIS, IT ALLLL WENT DOWN HILL!!!

BRITNEY YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO JUSTIN.

" WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND"!!!

Posted at 2:14PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Mary

115. Have you ever wondered why it feels so good to kick someone when they are down? Time for a personal inventory if you enjoy it. This girl has given everything she has to her fans and the public. Let her heal in peace. If you can't say anything nice.....don't say anything at all.

Posted at 2:22PM on Feb 27th 2007 by carrynon

116. I strongly agree that she probably has post-partum. I truly wish her the best and hope that she gains control of her life and can be a happy mom.

As for her music and all that. . . I can do without. But still wish her the best.

Posted at 2:45PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Es

117. Women who typically experience ppd seldom get out of bed, become introverted, avoid social situations and very often want to inflict harm on their children. It usually kicks in right away too - not 3 -5 months after giving birth.
Britney evidently has not inflicted any harm on her kids since she was never with them - and couldn't now if she tried since she is rehab.
Women who experience PPD don't typically get out one month after a c-section and a tummy tuck and party with Paris and Lindsay all night. Its just not probable that is what is wrong with her.
There are alot of things wrong with her -but doubtful that PPD is one of them.
And I don't think we should feel sorry for her at all. She has looks, talent and unlimited money at her reach and she still screwed it all up. People with alot less have done alot more and we don't get to blame having babies as the source of our problems. Shame on her for not standing up to her number one problem which is alcohol - the first thing an alcoholic has to do is admit the problem, not blame it on having babies! She is such a loser.

Posted at 2:16PM on Feb 27th 2007 by molly

118. FINALLY someone mentions PPD! The poor girl! Two kids that close together will wreck havoc on your hormones, minerals, vitamins, etc..... in your body!!! I hope she gets her body healthy and her mind too. People really need to think twice about the comments they make. Also, the paparazzi need to BACK OFF!!!! An unhealthy mom is not good for those babies!!!! I think the paparazzi is getting as bad in the U.S. as it was in London before Princess Diana was killed! BACK OFF!

Posted at 2:18PM on Feb 27th 2007 by jar

119. Have any of you ever thought about, if you were followed everyday day in and day out, that you may look like a physco person too!
Leave this girl and her family alone, let her get the help she needs and raise her children without a damn camera in her face! Some people don't ask for fame, they are just given talents from God and then they get to suffer like this poor girl!

Posted at 2:26PM on Feb 27th 2007 by mlmwr

120. This is all another spin from her "supporters". If she is in a reputable facility no one would be sharing her personal medical information with the press. Promises is used by celebraties so its doubtful they are selling this theory.
PPD does not create a desire to live in the fast lane. She may have some PPD going on but to spin a very debilitating illness into some kind of excuse or justification for her behavior is an insult to the public's intelligence. My guess is she's bipolar. If this is the case I hope she will be accurately diagnosed and treated. The best thing she can do at this point is focus on getting well and let go of whoever is encouraging the media frenzy and speculation to keep her name and picture in the news. She needs to retreat
into her recovery, whatever that might be, and stay out of the public eye for
a few years. Learn to handle whatever her diagnosis may be, grow up and become the mother her children deserve. I think her biggest obstacle at this point is getting free of the people who want her in the news at any cost. and
freeing herself of the need for constant publicity.

Posted at 2:21PM on Feb 27th 2007 by kat

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