Did Britney Spears have a secret breakdown last month?

While it seemed like everything was getting better for Britney Spears lately, several sources claim she had a significant mental health relapse after little sister Jamie Lynn Spears gave birth to her daughter last month. Now magazine claims that Britney's visit to see her new niece Maddie was so short (just one day) because she had a severe emotional breakdown. She and father Jamie hightailed it back to Los Angeles, where Brit was seen visibly upset at the airport. Everyone assumed that was because of the paparazzi crush, but now it looks like it might have been due to some emotional turmoil.

And for the next two days, says the publication, Britney's dad Jamie — who is staying with the troubled star because he's in control of all her affairs — became more anxious about his daughter's deteriorating state.

A source says Britney was 'a bit dazed and distant', wouldn't answer any of her dad's questions and 'had no enthusiasm for anything'. And on June 21, at around 9.30pm, Jamie found his daughter naked on the bathroom floor, crying hysterically and mumbling to herself about wanting a baby girl. Jamie rang the doctor, who rushed to Britney's side and diagnosed a breakdown.

A source says, 'Seeing her little sister give birth was too much for Britney. It made her realize what a mess she's in. She's insanely jealous of Jamie Lynn having a girl because she's always been desperate for a daughter. Jamie found her sobbing her heart out and repeating: ‘It's not fair, Dad, it's not fair.' He sat with her, cuddled her and stroked her hair. Then he got her some clothes and helped her into the bedroom before calling the doctor, who ordered her to rest. They bumped up her Melleril and Ativan because of the drama she ...

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