Brit's Parents -- We're Soooo Frustrated

Jamie SpearsThe following statement was released to CNN's Anderson Cooper by Jamie and Lynne Spears, Britney's parents:

"As parents of an adult child in the throws (sic) of a mental health crisis, we were extremely disappointed this morning to learn that over the recommendation of her treating psychiatrist, our daughter Britney was released from the hospital that could best care for her and keep her safe. We are deeply concerned about our daughter's safety and vulnerability and we believe her life is presently at risk. There are conservatorship orders in place created to protect our daughter that are being blatantly disregarded. We ask only that the court's orders be enforced so that a tragedy may be averted."

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46. The comment says "over the recommendation of her treating psychiatrist" - I take that to mean her treating psychiatrist didn't want her released, but staff at UCLA overruled her. Is that truly the case?

Posted at 11:47PM on Feb 6th 2008 by Golfergirl

47. She needs to go back to Louisiana with her parents and lay low get her mind right and stay away from all these money hungry fools. She is not right and I am not sure she even realizes it. Poor girl she needs love from people that truely love her not for her fame, or her money just for her... for the beautiful girl she has been. I am praying for her and I wish other people would to.

Posted at 11:47PM on Feb 6th 2008 by riagirl

48. I think the british accent alone warrants being locked up in a psych ward ...

Posted at 11:48PM on Feb 6th 2008 by ..................

49. How did this happen?? Who the hell are these doctors that are letting her out of the hospital? If she doesn't take her medication regularly for an extended period of time it won't have a chance to start working!! Is it going to take a tragedy for the doctors to realize how bad this situation really is? How many times will we have to watch her go in and out of these facilities? If she was deemed unstable enough to be admitted twice it seems she is unstable enough to need to stay for a while!!

Posted at 11:48PM on Feb 6th 2008 by Anna

50. Just read this on another site!

Jamie Spears has a plan to help his daughter now that she's been released from the psych ward.

Daddy's moving in!

That's right, sources close to the Spears family reveal exclusively to Access Hollwyood that Jamie is planning to live with Brit Brit.

He will monitor her along with another person that will act as a guardian/sobriety coach, the source revealed. “[They will] try to keep her calm,” added the insider.

Jamie and a lawyer have been named co-conservators of Britney with the ability to make decisions for her.

Posted at 11:48PM on Feb 6th 2008 by Me

51. Well. Frustrating yes. But really there must be other ways to handle this situation than looking Britney up
in a padden room again. Doctors can only do that as long as the law permit.

Try another solution. Maybe the whole family, maybe a cruise,
Maybe let her bring Adnan if he is so important as Britney thinks. She will find out sooner or later.
Kevin could visit with the kids a safehouse with the kids. Do something that is positive. She needs an alternative to her present life
driving around , shopping , being bored etc

Posted at 11:49PM on Feb 6th 2008 by TB

52. she is not a threat to youself-----her want to ---daddy and mmoooommmy---is

Posted at 11:49PM on Feb 6th 2008 by susie clontz

53. Britney was a pain in the ass for both hospitals and they just don't want to deal with her. She will end up dead before 2008 is over. This is a rich girl in the richest country in the world and we're letting her kill herself.

Posted at 11:49PM on Feb 6th 2008 by Jan

54. how long does it take to post here

Posted at 11:49PM on Feb 6th 2008 by ginger

55. what is michael sands smoking?

Posted at 11:49PM on Feb 6th 2008 by sam lutfi is a sociopath

56. I find it almost incredible that the hospital let her out when they claimed she was gravly ill only 2 days ago.... I also find it amazing that a 23 year old who is obviously mentally unstable is running the streets of LA with dozens of Media persons in hot pursuit.. and not one.. not one police office in the whole 45 minutes of more that she and other were at risk.. showed up to put a stop to it.... This is a young woman who needs to have the press back off.. her parents take her to a "real" hospital that will keep her long enough to get her some "real" help... if everyone knows she is not mentally stable then what is the problem with keeping her long enough to really evaluate her.. she is a walking time bomb.. the police should be held responsible and so should the hospital... Those crazy nuts hanging on should be kept from her long enough to let her parents (who are doing everything they can) get her help... What is wrong here???? People get her some help before it really is toooo late.... I agreee with the parents... I feel for the parents... I am a parent..... and you have to know... that they did it the right way.. they have fixed it so that no one can say they are in it for the money.. they have a seperate Atty to keep up with the money.. it is not the money for the parents.. but those boys who keep hanging on are not trying to help her.. they want to tell her that her family is bad.. but take a look at these people ?? are they trustworthy??? I think not... The Media chasing her all over town was the most dangerous thing I have seen in a long time.. they seriously could have caused a wreck and innocent people could have been hurt.. LA... .I urge you to put a stop to this... put her back in the hospital... I know you can do it.. I have seen it done... and put a stop to the insanity....

Posted at 11:49PM on Feb 6th 2008 by ghill4

57. Britney has a medical condition just like diabetes, cancer, COPD or any other examples I could give. She needs medical intervention and medication to help control her disease. The public really needs to educate themselves on mental illness, it is just like any other disease. She is a young mother that has 2 little boys that will grow up and see the way the public has scrutinized her, she at this point has very little control of her actions and needs help not judging her for something she has no control of at this point! I hope her parents keep fighting for their daughter to help her overcome this disease. I wish all involved the best of luck!

Posted at 11:50PM on Feb 6th 2008 by me

58. sadly her parents may have to take this all the way and fight to declare her mentally imcompetent to make daily living decisions in her best interests. adnan, you are taking advantage of a sick woman and you are no better than sam...at this point... do what you have to, jamie and lynne to save your daughter, maybe someday she will thank you for it... god bless you both and give you strength...to do what is needed and right.

Posted at 11:50PM on Feb 6th 2008 by redbird

59. NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS..THE SPEARS PARENTS STEPPED UP..CLEARLY MR SPEARS WAS AND IS COMMITTED TO HELPING HIS DAUGHTER AND THE SYSTEM IS FAILING HIM. I COULD TELL BY THE LOOK IN HIS FACE WHEN HE HELPED HIS EX WIFE GET AWAY FROM A PAP JUST HOW SERIOUS HE IS...I AM SO SORRY MR SPEARS THAT BRITNEY HAS BEEN LET OUT AND SHE IS NOW ONCE AGAIN GOING TO BE DEVOURED BY PREDATORS, USERS, AND FREAKS. NO ONE CAN SAY YOU DIDN'T DO YOUR BEST....

Posted at 11:51PM on Feb 6th 2008 by gwen0

60. I wonder what kind of "psychiatrist" allows Britney to leave the hospital, when that seems to be the safest place for her.. Can't her driver's license be taken away from her??? She still seems to not be in a good place mentally. I also feel very sorry for her parents.. It seems they are trying the best they can.... Britney does not seem to want to help herself. I pray she doesn't end up like Anna Nicole.... I hope she reads all these comments. Maybe it will wake her up mentally. She has to want to help herself.... It is up to her...

Posted at 11:51PM on Feb 6th 2008 by Jaye

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