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Britney's Stay Will Be Extended

Posted Feb 2nd 2008 6:15PM by TMZ Staff

Britney SpearsIt's not a done deal, but expect that sometime tonight, papers will be signed at UCLA extending Britney Spears' stay at the psych ward -- by 14 days.

It's an internal process -- done without a court order. But we're told it will indeed happen, and that's not surprising given her mental health. As we first reported, Britney's been diagnosed with severe bipolar disorder.

The ward Britney is in is considered one of the best in the nation for the treatment she is receiving.

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76. SUPER TUESDAY IS FAST APPROACHING, ON 2/5/08! PLEASE STEP AWAY FROM THE GOSSIP SITES FOR AN HOUR AND GO CAST YOUR VOTE FOR CHANGE IN THE WHITE HOUSE, CHANGE IN OUR COUNTRY AND TO BRING AN END TO THE WAR, HOME MORTGAGE CRISIS, ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION, OUTSOURCING OF JOBS TO 3RD WORLD COUNTRIES!!!!!

Posted at 7:04PM on Feb 2nd 2008 by Hot Momma

77. We all need to pray for Britney she is a sick girl and needs people around her to care about her, not exploit her. There must be some relative or friend that can help her. I truly feel she is now getting the help that she so desperately needs hopefully God will place a Angel in her path that will help her. I pray for her everyday, she is a human being and we should all try to understand her plea for help! Pray for Britney.

Posted at 7:08PM on Feb 2nd 2008 by Della Arias

78. Let me just say bi polar is a horrible illness. It is a one step at a time illness. Stability is moment by moment. I am a mother of a bipolar child.The hardest thing to do is sit and watch our child go through this. Brittney I dont listen to you music much to young for me HOWEVER there is a light at the end of your tunnell. You must get better for yourself. Its not an easy road but it is way worth it. Your boys to look back and say but mom we understand and you have become a better person. Brittney your children love you tap into that love they have for you and it will pull you through. Maybe through this youll be able to speak up and bring light to this illness that some of our chilren deal with daily. Everyone has a purpose and everything happens for a reason. Think about it you could be a positive voice! Theres way more to life then what you have expirenced, your still young. Brittney I wish you the best! My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Posted at 10:10PM on Feb 2nd 2008 by stay strong

79. DRAMA, DRAMA -- Get rid of the cell phone and do away with the outside contact other than w/ family and get this gal some real treatment.

Posted at 7:08PM on Feb 2nd 2008 by KIMIKIMI

80. They are keeping her in the hospital in order to surgically remove her face British accent.

Posted at 7:08PM on Feb 2nd 2008 by Daughter of Jive Exec

81. We're only given so many opportunities in life and this is one more for Britney, her family, and the people who truly care about her to get her the medical help she needs so in the years ahead her life will not be a carbon copy of Anna Nicole Smith but those of a bright, intelligent, talented woman who can regain the respect and credibility of the community in addition to being a good, productive parent who won't raise her children like Anna Nicole raised her son.

Mr. Spears and co-conservator, God Bless You for stepping up to the plate. Doing the right thing in life is often the hardest thing to do but it is obvious by this action that you truly do care about your child's future. HANG IN THERE MR. SPEARS no matter how many rants and raves and hearbreaking things she may say. YOU ARE DOING THE RIGHT THING BY YOUR CHILD.

Posted at 7:08PM on Feb 2nd 2008 by Doll

82. IF SHE'S BIPOLAR THAN I WANT MY MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS CHANGED!!! WELL I GUESS I'M SANER THAN HER


I THINK SHE HAS MULTIPLE PERSONALITY DISORDER NOT BIPOLAR DISORDER

Posted at 7:09PM on Feb 2nd 2008 by Hopeless

83.
To: Posted at 6:58PM on Feb 2nd 2008 by How Low Can Ya Go?

Perez was just joking around. He doesn't know yet what was taken.

How would her parents know sex tapes were missing?

Posted at 7:09PM on Feb 2nd 2008 by DIANE T

84. She's not in jail people. SHE'S MENTALLY SICK. People like that you don't just let out on the street! They're crazy! Nothing anybody says means anything except her doctors in the psych ward. If her doctors say she is sick and must be held for 14 days then she's going to be held for 14 days. That's just the way it is, it's done all the time. They do it so the person can get better! Not because they're mad at them or they did something wrong!

Posted at 7:15PM on Feb 2nd 2008 by ShadowGod

85. The 5250 (14 day involuntary hold) can only occur if Britney refuses a voluntary admission and is still gravely disabled. If that happens, then look for a temporary conservatorship early if she is VERY whacked and a temp toward the end of the 14 day if she is a bit less whacked.

http://dmh.lacounty.gov/cms1_055116.pdf

KFed should be happy about this since a whacked out Brit could easily be a danger to her kids, which is why she can't see them now. Her career is over but her estate will be there. Given that he is getting $20,000 a month forever, he ought to be happy the estate is being preserved.

Osama and Adnan should have tried to milk a cow that was not about to fall off a cliff.

I confidently predict a new law called "Britney's Law" which increases penalties for defrauding mentally ill persons to a severe felony status.

Posted at 7:13PM on Feb 2nd 2008 by Inspector Gadget

86. to 16
Britney did break the law and hit and run into another car and ignore court orders and violated court orders and remember Britney fans who are in denial Britney brought the all attention ro herself by playing cat and mouse with the Paparazzi also remember Britney reps and family can pay someone the to keep her drug used a secret and taking laxative and adderall is a drug and Britney does let the Paparazzi know where she goes and no doctor or therapist is allow to discuss their patient medical issues to the media.

Posted at 7:14PM on Feb 2nd 2008 by zoey doey

87. #80 There are many degrees of bipolar, you can be diagnosed with it but not appear crazy like some.

Posted at 7:16PM on Feb 2nd 2008 by ShadowGod

88. Brit needs all the positive support she can get from people who truly love her. I personally think all paps should be restrained. The paps have been a contributing factor in this downward spiral. I guess those guys will not get enough until Brit is dead or that she kills someone else during one of her despaeate episodes. What in the hell is it going to take? Death?

Posted at 7:17PM on Feb 2nd 2008 by KIMIKIMI

89. if this is true, then they have just saved her life,

Posted at 1:54AM on Feb 3rd 2008 by montana mike

90. You were right TMZ ! Bipolar she is. My dream of her staying in the hospital for a month is still yet to come true but I'm still holding on.....

Posted at 7:24PM on Feb 2nd 2008 by Pink to the Lee (formerly pinky lee)

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