Oops, she did it again: Britney in hospital on 5150 AGAIN...

**Stacee_Danielle** · #1 01-31-2008

From TMZ.com

TMZ has broken story after story in the middle of the night, detailing the second commitment of Britney Spears that occurred in the last few hours. For all of you who have just logged on, here's a summary:

Last night, Britney's new psychiatrist went to her home and felt she was a danger to herself and others -- partly because of her reckless driving and partly because of her "downhill behavior." As a result, the shrink launched a plan (days in the making) to have Britney committed to UCLA Medical Center by calling the cops.

Sources tell us the cops knew it was coming. In fact, the plan was for cops and paramedics to take Britney away the night before, but it was scrubbed. Last night, it all went down according to plan. Cops even used code to minimize craziness in transporting Britney to the hospital. Over the police radio, she was referred to as "The Package."

Before the cops arrived, the shrink told her she was going back to the hospital and she offered no resistance. She said, "Is something wrong?" She made hot chocolate and waited. Her mom, Lynne, got extremely agitated, accusing Sam of engineering the impending commitment. We're told Brit told her to "shut the hell up." She demanded silence, sat on the floor and wrote notes to people who were there as they waited. When emergency personnel arrived, Brit went on the gurney without resistance.

When everyone arrived at UCLA, things got heated. Jamie Spears began screaming at Sam Lutfi, accusing him of trying to control Britney. We're told as far as the doctors are concerned -- at least for now -- Lynne and Jamie Spears are not calling the shots. The point guy for the docs is Brit's friend, Sam Lutfi.

Sources say after Britney's commitment earlier this month, she was extremely upset at her dad for getting angry at Sam and the hospital staff. Britney had lawyers draft several documents, however, we're told she did not sign a durable power of attorney giving Lutfi the power to make medical decisions on her behalf. Nevertheless, something was signed and doctors are going to Lutfi for guidance. Jamie went off on Lutfi in the hallway, accusing him of trying to control his daughter.

Britney has been calm in the hospital, even getting a "cigarette break."

We're told during the initial 72-hour stay she cannot be forced to take medication against her will. If, however, she refuses to take the meds, the plan is for the psychiatrist to go to court and have Britney held for an additional 14 days, during which time he could administer proper medications.

As TMZ first reported, Britney has already been diagnosed with a bipolar disorder and has sporadically taken her medication. But one source says the meds just aren't doing the trick.

Oh, and get this. Lynne Spears drove to the hospital tonight with Brit's pap friend Adnan!

Courtesy of tmz.com

Okay guys I am seriously at the point where I want to reach out to this girl and help her take charge of her life...I know she has mental issues, but that is no reason for everyone around her wanting to "be in charge" of her...if they want her to get better they need to stop mooching off of her and doing her bidding since she has the money and just focus on getting her the help she needs and help her see what is best for herself on her own accord. If I was K.Fed I would want to step in and try to use what little influence I had to get her to realize she needs help for the sake of thier kids and for the sake of her sanity.

**Bacchus** · #2 01-31-2008

I just saw the article and am still confused. How could the shrink get her committed for "driving erratically?" I am quite sure that they need more then that to get someone put away. Even though the British accent thing she has been doing lately is creepy, I am not sure she is a real danger to herself or others. Yes she is in a downward spiral, but it is her downward spiral and until she is a societal risk, she should be left alone.

I am going to bet there are some rules being tweaked because she is a celebrity and has her life being filmed by TMZ and others. That, or all her lawyers turned on her because they saw their cash cow in jeopardy. I bet she is out by tomorrow unless she actually wants to stay (if they can convince her.) Legally (at least what is being reported thus far) they've got nothing for more then a 24 hour hold.

**Kathleen** · #3 01-31-2008

This is really sad. And I'm trying not to laugh...but that's TMZ for you. They just have that tone.

Anyone, without a medical degree can see that Britney has mental issues. I'm really disturbed that her parents are appearing to stop any progress that will help their daughter.

At the same time, I can't discount that Brit's behavior and is of her own making. I think the underlying cause is mental/emotional disturbances but I can't say that she is not instigating the whole thing. I don't mean to sound crass or uncaring. But I really think she's so used to the attention that she craves it in any form.

I sincerely hope that she gets the help she needs and the doctor is able to keep her in the hospital.

**Kathleen** · #4 01-31-2008

Last night on TV they reported that TMZ caught her on film sobbing after a fight with her friend (the dude that's been making the rounds...is this the same guy in the article?) because he told Barbara Walters (or was it Diane Sawyer?) that Britney had mental issues.

Maybe this is what caused her latest episode...making her think that she was a danger to herself and others. <shrug>

**Stacee_Danielle** · #5 01-31-2008

Yeah that is Sam Lufti...he is supposedly her Manager. He seems shady at time, but at other times he seems like he is trying to get her the help she needs so I am not sure about him yet. Have you heard about his background?? the restraining orders and stuff?

Yeah Bacchus, I think they said something about her not sleeping since Saturday and not looking like she was anywhere near trying to get any either. And no sleep when you are driving is just as bad as driving drunk. (I saw a study on it once, LOL)

**Kathleen** · #6 01-31-2008

Originally Posted by stacee_danielle

Yeah Bacchus, I think they said something about her not sleeping since Saturday and not looking like she was anywhere near trying to get any either. And no sleep when you are driving is just as bad as driving drunk. (I saw a study on it once, LOL)

We did a study in Canada a few years ago about it because of all the truck accidents out there.

This year a news station in Toronto, did a 'study' on the morning after, to see how many people actually get up and drive after a night of drinking and are still impaired over the legal limit. After they aired it, the provincial police started doing ride programs in the morning. By the way, in the study only 1 person out of 6 was legally fit to drive the next morning.

Just some random FYI

**Bacchus** · #7 01-31-2008

Yeah Bacchus, I think they said something about her not sleeping since Saturday and not looking like she was anywhere near trying to get any either. And no sleep when you are driving is just as bad as driving drunk. (I saw a study on it once, LOL)

You guys are both right about the dangers of driving without sleep, but at best that would be criminal and not require a stay at a mental institution. I think they are on shaky legal ground if that is all they have. I predict another bombshell is going to drop at some point today that will better explain what is really up and why they have a legal right to institutionalize her.

**Stacee_Danielle** · #8 01-31-2008

Originally Posted by Kathleen

We did a study in Canada a few years ago about it because of all the truck accidents out there.

This year a news station in Toronto, did a 'study' on the morning after, to see how many people actually get up and drive after a night of drinking and are still impaired over the legal limit. After they aired it, the provincial police started doing ride programs in the morning. By the way, in the study only 1 person out of 6 was legally fit to drive the next morning.

Just some random FYI

Good info...my cousin was wasted last night and I bet he was still very intoxicated this morning on his way to work...it was hilarious to listen to him though while he was drinking...he was making fun of how my mom used to spoil me (I plead the 5th)but he was be so animated about it that we were rolling for like an hour laughing at him and his misconstrued memory of our childhood...he was acting like my little sister was forgotten about and slept in a closet when in reality she was more spoiled than I was...she had every single Barbie product ever made!

Okay I got off topic a bit there, but it was just so funny.