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Checkenberger · 25/02/2026 22:21

Wtf?

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NewZebra · 26/02/2026 06:52

DreamTheMoors · 26/02/2026 03:31

Maybe she’s fine and it’s us. Maybe we’re the ones who need the help.
I mean, it’s none of my never mind what she does or doesn’t do or posts or doesn’t post.

Maybe one of us should contact the authorities and report her disturbing behaviour if it’s as terrible and worrying as you say, instead of discussing it for 4 pages so far on Mumsnet.

But stop wringing your hands and furrowing your brows and acting all so concerned and then do absolutely nothing except keep commenting for another 4 pages.

That’s the very worst kind of caring.

You really think one of us “contacting the authorities” is going to result in anything happening? Like it’s that easy 😂 what, ring up an American police department and say you saw Britney Spears, yes the real Britney, in a weird post online?

Dagda · 26/02/2026 06:51

DreamTheMoors · 26/02/2026 03:31

Maybe she’s fine and it’s us. Maybe we’re the ones who need the help.
I mean, it’s none of my never mind what she does or doesn’t do or posts or doesn’t post.

Maybe one of us should contact the authorities and report her disturbing behaviour if it’s as terrible and worrying as you say, instead of discussing it for 4 pages so far on Mumsnet.

But stop wringing your hands and furrowing your brows and acting all so concerned and then do absolutely nothing except keep commenting for another 4 pages.

That’s the very worst kind of caring.

But what can be done? I think it is fair enough to want to lament with others about how unwell she seems right now. People feel a connection with her. And, she was absolutely shafted by the people who should have cared for her most. It’s just all very sad.

Charlize43 · 26/02/2026 06:49

I can't watch them.

I hope the 'free Britney' people are proud of themselves now that she is thousands of pounds less wealthier after her last husband bilked her (which everyone could see coming a mile off).

While she's not doing anyone any harm with her manic dancing, I wish there was someone there to stop her exploiting herself. Instagram is full of bizarre, extreme forms of narcissism (Louise Thompson in perfect make-up, face tuned, and crying on camera in a really performative way). Even more bizarre, if you think that Britney might have someone editing & uploading and managing her social media for her. I find it really distasteful that mental health disturbances are used for clickbait and entertainment.

IDrinkTeaAllTheTime · 26/02/2026 06:35

Aww, poor Britney. I’m just a couple of years younger than her and I remember when she very first came onto the scene. She was/is so beautiful and just seemed so bubbly and full of life.

It’s really tragic what has happened to her, and her family are just vile. Her own parents have only ever looked at her and saw dollar signs since she was a child - just so sad.

I agree with other posters that I sadly don’t think she’s long for this world 😔.

KimTheresPeopleThatAreDying · 26/02/2026 06:35

People - her management, her fans - wanted her to dance seductively and show off her body when she was in her 20s. Now she’s in her 40s and still doing it because it’s what she knows.
She was exploited and deeply let down by those around her from when she was a teenager and this is the result.

Usernameunavailableagain12 · 26/02/2026 06:34

She’s been doing videos like that for years now

Sofamonkey2day · 26/02/2026 06:27

Januarybluesss · 25/02/2026 22:26

Yeah I feel scared for her, she’s clearly very disturbed and should still be under a conservatorship. I would sadly never be surprised if she passed away suddenly 😞

She should not be under a conservatorship. As sad as it is, everyone has the right to loose their mind, become mentally ill, do drugs and post on social media. She has been controlled and sexualised for profit throughout her whole life with no one to look out for her. She is showing us in real time what it does to a person. What extreme trauma does to a person. This is her own narative, and as uncomfortable it is to watch, she has the right to broadcast it.
I do hope she is safe and will experience healing. But she has the right to do this.

Anonanonanonagain · 26/02/2026 05:35

Glitterella · 26/02/2026 05:21

Why don’t you go look and decide for yourself? She has a public profile.

I’ll save you the trouble. It’s definitely her.

Did you miss the part where I said I looked while you were dying to get your snarky comment out there as fast as possible? I did look I am only asking if people are sure it is her that is all.

Agix · 26/02/2026 05:31

All she ever knew was that she had to be sexy to be popular. She's trying very hard to show she's staying sexy. Getting it wrong, of course, but it's desperation.

Carla786 · 26/02/2026 05:28

Those saying Free Britney was wrong or she needs a conservatorship...she does need one but not run by her father, he's not to be trusted.

Glitterella · 26/02/2026 05:21

Anonanonanonagain · 26/02/2026 05:06

I dont follow her but I looked on the back of this thread. Not many posts but is everyone sure it is not some lookalike?

Why don’t you go look and decide for yourself? She has a public profile.

I’ll save you the trouble. It’s definitely her.

xanthomelana · 26/02/2026 05:20

I follow her and for a long time she’s reminded me of a family member that frequently had manic episodes. It’s her eyes for me, they tell a lot about a person.

Anonanonanonagain · 26/02/2026 05:06

I dont follow her but I looked on the back of this thread. Not many posts but is everyone sure it is not some lookalike?

mjf981 · 26/02/2026 04:58

ShawnaMacallister · 26/02/2026 04:53

Because vulnerable rich women like Britney who are desperate for love and validation are catnip for exploitative abusive men? You think there isn't a man involved somehow??

I have no idea. I don't think she is in a relationship. But this is entirely speculation on your part. It could easily be a female assistant, housekeeper, etc.

ShawnaMacallister · 26/02/2026 04:53

mjf981 · 26/02/2026 04:47

Why does it have to be a man??

Because vulnerable rich women like Britney who are desperate for love and validation are catnip for exploitative abusive men? You think there isn't a man involved somehow??

Comeinsideforacupoftea · 26/02/2026 04:51

DreamTheMoors · 26/02/2026 03:31

Maybe she’s fine and it’s us. Maybe we’re the ones who need the help.
I mean, it’s none of my never mind what she does or doesn’t do or posts or doesn’t post.

Maybe one of us should contact the authorities and report her disturbing behaviour if it’s as terrible and worrying as you say, instead of discussing it for 4 pages so far on Mumsnet.

But stop wringing your hands and furrowing your brows and acting all so concerned and then do absolutely nothing except keep commenting for another 4 pages.

That’s the very worst kind of caring.

Give over! Of course people are genuinely concerned but given that we have no authority over her and many people on here live on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean what exactly are we meant to do?

This isn't just someone being a bit quirky she's clearly heavily into some sort of drug (likely Meth) and this has been made obvious on a public platform. It's horrific. People aren't built to witness such suffering and not be concerned even if practically they can't do much to help. Let's not be gossips but let's also not allow ourselves to become so desensitised to what we see on social media that we refuse to see the real human beings behind it.

mjf981 · 26/02/2026 04:47

ShawnaMacallister · 26/02/2026 04:08

There will be a man behind the scenes for sure

Why does it have to be a man??

MyTrivia · 26/02/2026 04:38

I agree, it’s likely meth. And as a previous poster said, you can’t force someone to get help if they don’t want to. If she chases people with an axe, I’m not surprised they stay away.

I can see why she wasn’t able to raise her sons.

Clearly, a lot of celebrities end up like this and you just hear about their untimely death. In her case, you publicly see how much of a struggle she’s having because of these insta videos.

mjf981 · 26/02/2026 04:17

It's definitely methamphetamine abuse combined with severe mental health issues. I've seen it many times before and the behaviour and actions are classic. Its a very common drug in North America and you'll see many people on it acting similarly in the centre of the cities (Vancouver, Seattle, LA).

She is spiralling now and I really think she won't be with us much longer at this rate. It's so very sad to see.

ShawnaMacallister · 26/02/2026 04:08

TheDogIsMine · 25/02/2026 23:09

I mean someone’s doing the editing, the adding of emojis, surely this isn’t her

There will be a man behind the scenes for sure

Glitterella · 26/02/2026 03:56

They are very disturbing. She has this really awkward obsessive way of pulling her pants or skirts so low on her waist and moving her hands over her hips that makes me feel like she is sexually performing like a trained circus animal. It’s very obvious that she is not well. She can’t possibly be living on her own and caring for herself. There must be people around her managing her day to day life and finances etc. I often wonder if this is what we see on social media, imagine what we don’t see. She needs help.

Evidemment · 26/02/2026 03:49

DreamTheMoors · 26/02/2026 03:31

Maybe she’s fine and it’s us. Maybe we’re the ones who need the help.
I mean, it’s none of my never mind what she does or doesn’t do or posts or doesn’t post.

Maybe one of us should contact the authorities and report her disturbing behaviour if it’s as terrible and worrying as you say, instead of discussing it for 4 pages so far on Mumsnet.

But stop wringing your hands and furrowing your brows and acting all so concerned and then do absolutely nothing except keep commenting for another 4 pages.

That’s the very worst kind of caring.

This is a very strange take.
A lot of mumsnet users will have grown up with Britney and have a lot of time for her, especially with the Free Britney movement.

What do you want PP to do exactly regarding a grown woman in an entirely different country?

Or is it just problematic because PP have found this situation with a very public figure upsetting and have wanted to talk about it and you don't care to?

ShawnaMacallister · 26/02/2026 03:42

Januarybluesss · 25/02/2026 22:26

Yeah I feel scared for her, she’s clearly very disturbed and should still be under a conservatorship. I would sadly never be surprised if she passed away suddenly 😞

Nobody should be under a conservatorship. It's an inherently abusive situation. Thankfully we don't have such a framework in this country!

Parrotstwice · 26/02/2026 03:38

Britney Spears is bipolar. And shes also had a very strange life.
It tracks that she will from time to time behave very oddly.
And she probably will do for the rest of her life.
As long as she is not harming herself or others she should just be left alone to be as odd as she wants.
It seems a lot of people think she should be the heavily packaged teen version of herself. That was never real. This what you are seeing now is her. She comes across strange because shes mentaly ill, traumatised and just quite a kooky person on top of that.
She loves dancing and probably thinks she looks cool.
Just leave her be.
Why do you need to understand it or call for her to be more heavily medicated?
How heavily medicated do you want her to be? Just until her behaviour doesn't seem odd to you?
Shes a grown woman and she gets to act odd if that's what she wants to do.
Shes just doing a woerd dance. Leave her alone.

DreamTheMoors · 26/02/2026 03:31

Maybe she’s fine and it’s us. Maybe we’re the ones who need the help.
I mean, it’s none of my never mind what she does or doesn’t do or posts or doesn’t post.

Maybe one of us should contact the authorities and report her disturbing behaviour if it’s as terrible and worrying as you say, instead of discussing it for 4 pages so far on Mumsnet.

But stop wringing your hands and furrowing your brows and acting all so concerned and then do absolutely nothing except keep commenting for another 4 pages.

That’s the very worst kind of caring.

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