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Britney Spears Is Battling 'Debilitating Emotional Issues' Amid Conservatorship Drama
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May 17 2019, Published 6:36 p.m. ET
Britney Spears is working through a tumultuous time. A source close to the singer claims her current legal battle and conservatorship drama with father Jamie Spears has taken its toll on her mental health.
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“Britney is dealing with debilitating emotional issues that need to be treated with medications,” the source told People.
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“It’s like she isn’t in control over her emotions right now,” the insider claimed. “Everything is very up and down.”
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The source explained that Britney’s doctors are currently working to find a new combination of medications that work for her. “There is no doubt that she needs to be on medications to try and find a balance again, but it’s very scary when the meds are not working,” the insider said.
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“Right now, she is very sluggish and down,” the source claimed. “Some days, she is a zombie. There is no life and definitely no passion in her. It’s very sad.”
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On Thursday, May 16, Britney posted a video of her dancing to the song “Scream” by Michael and Janet Jackson. The song itself is about dealing with the pressures and stress of constantly being in the spotlight
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Earlier this month, the “Toxic” singer headed to court in a legal bid to get her 11-year conservatorship ended.
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Britney reportedly told the judge that her father and conservator Jamie forced her to enter rehab and to take drugs without her consent.