No Dice for Dr. Phil This Time Around

Dr. Phil McGraw says that the Spears family hasn't contacted him after Brit's latest 5150 -- shocker! --, and he says that her second trip to the hospital isn't a surprise.

Still on his tour-of-regret on TV talk shows, Dr. Phil remained uncharacteristically tight-lipped about this morning's action while on "The View," except to say that it "could be a good thing." Then he continued to blather on about how he shouldn't have talked about Britney in the first place.

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76. Dr.Phil is a joke who exploits his own wife.Jst wait,their is dirt to be dug up on Mr.Phil and wifey poo as well.She isn't squeeky clean as Dr.Phil wants us to believe.

Posted at 2:00PM on Feb 1st 2008 by Vickie

77. Anyone who calls someone dimwit isn't worth the read. You were the one who was accusing people of being on a payroll. I don't deal with people who resort to these tactics, so this is my last e-mail. You seem to be the one whose taking it personally and are quite angry. You have no idea what is the extent of my knowledge. If you cannot grasp the fact that someone may have a different opinion than you and not be on a payroll, maybe a little self-examination is needed. I realize what you were saying, and guess what? I don't agree with it. Why do you have such a hard time with that? I do not think he is out to hurt others or exploit them and that is my OPINION. I choose to respect the opinions of others even if they disagree with me.

Posted at 4:29PM on Feb 1st 2008 by Sasha

78. Dr. Phil really needs to stop beating the dead horse. He reminds me of a teenage boy who just lost his virginity and will not shut about it!

Posted at 4:29PM on Feb 1st 2008 by Jenna

79. 'Me thinks he doth protest too much,"

Posted at 5:42PM on Feb 1st 2008 by Jemima

80. P.S.- It is my HUMBLE opinion that the written behavior of people that are arrogant, call people names, accuse people of things without knowing them or situations first-hand, are judgmental, and have an overall air of self-importance is very "telling" of their character.

Posted at 11:18PM on Feb 1st 2008 by Sasha

81. In all due respect #80, so what you saying, is that Dr. Phil, because he was once a practicing psycologist, is not allowed to be human? He's not allowed to give advice as a family friend? If what you are saying is accurate and he didn't know that he was not allowed to visit Britney as a guest upon request of the family, because he was once a practicing psycologist, that seems quite strange. Do any of us that weren't there really know what went on that day? If any blame is to be placed, it sounds like most of it should be placed on the hospital. Why isn't there a petition out for them? Could it possibly be because envious, self-proclaiming perfectionists are out for Dr. Phil's blood because of the life he has going for himself? Isn't there better things to do with one's time?

Posted at 12:29AM on Feb 2nd 2008 by Sasha

82. Thank you Sasha, I'm sure no one is reading this post by now, as so many new Spears stories have broken (since this was posted), everyone is off in La La Land. . Oh, the drama. First, I will begin with, I respect and admire you, I think I know who you are. I know I do admire how Dr. Phil has taken all of the constant and hard blows to the left and to the right, I can't imagine how it's been. I, and many others, support him. I do think he's done a wonderful job, considering what he was given (Yikes)). Anyway, I have news for you...CaliforniDreamin@aol.com. - :)

Posted at 7:55AM on Feb 2nd 2008 by Happy To Be Me

83. Thank you Sasha, I'm sure no one is reading this post by now, or so I hope. I will say to you that I respect and admire how Dr. Phil has taken all of the hard blows to the left and right chin. While others spew hatred, I prefer to work another way. Many others, spew hatred ignorantly. As for Dr/ Whatever, there seems to be a person grudge going on there. Given what the Doc was given, I think he did a a spectacular job. Anyway, I have news for you.....CaliforniDreamin@aol.com. Verify yourself first, in the subeject line, just write "Verify". I'll be looking for it, and I will check you out. Blessings, Ya'll.

Posted at 7:32AM on Feb 2nd 2008 by Happy To Be Me

84. I do respect others opinions even if they disagree with me, but it is my opinion that Dr. Phil did not want to intentionally hurt Britney and I think even though he wants his show to do well, he doesn't want to hurt people in general. If people choose to go on his show and seek his advice that's on them. I personally think he has some good advice to offer, even though it's not a cure all. I think he even directs some people on the show to psychologists/psychiatrists to seek further help. I think his show is a start. And I think a lot of people realize someone can't be cured in an hour time slot. From my understanding, in Britney's case, guests are allowed to visit Britney or people in her position. It's my opinion that if the hospital's policies are for those guests to be approved by the patient's physician and Britney and the guest is allowed to enter without those approvals, isn't that really the hospital's fault? Dr. Phil said he came upon request of the family, as a family friend, to try and convince her to seek help, not to be her doc. Therefore, to me his advice constitutes as advice from a family friend and doctor/patient ethics codes go out the window. As for the comment he made afterwards, that was not his best judgment which he has admitted. Does that mean he should be crucified? I just think people can be really judgmental, especially without knowing the situation firsthand. I know a lot of firsthand horror stories about everyday psychologists/psychiatrists and their helpless patients. A lot of them are in it for the money and really are a mess themselves. Happy To Be Me, I would love if that really is you and forgive me for being so cynical, but there really are a lot of bad people online and I'm not sure if I can trust that it's you. If it is you, peace to you.

Posted at 10:33PM on Feb 2nd 2008 by Sasha

85. Good on Dr Phil for speaking up on behalf of Britney. The best friend of any mental illness is silence. Had silence prevailed, she would be in a lot more hot water by now! Well done Dr Phil.

Posted at 7:19PM on Feb 3rd 2008 by Fiona

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