Britney Spears Says Her Instagram Behavior ‘Helps My Mental Health’
By Kristin Myers on January 6, 2023 at 7:45 PM EST
Singer Britney Spears’ Instagram account has come under fire in recent months due to her erratic posting behavior.
She tends to post the same photos and videos over and over again, sometimes with no caption. She also tends to post something, delete it, and then repost it repeatedly over the following days, only to delete it each time.
Her social media behavior has been dubbed as "erratic" and left fans scratching their heads. However, in her latest post, the 41-year-old pop star claims she is trying to make her Instagram account look "perfect" to support her mental health.
Britney Spears Says Trying To Make Her Instagram 'Picture Perfect' Helps Her Mental Health
In her latest Instagram post on Friday night, the “Hold Me Closer” singer started off by talking about her conservatorship, which lasted from February 2008 to November 2021.
“For a woman whose name was stolen by her family after 15 years and was told what to do and was extremely punished if I spoke up as a woman to be BORN ? ? ? … How do I begin to find my NEW hands and legs every day ???” Britney asked, before she seemingly started to talk about meditation by focusing on finding meaning in her daily activities.
“I realize over and over again I'm not owned by my family !!! I try to find meaning in every movement I make daily !!!” Britney wrote. “I hold the test of time when I finally breathe in and am not shaken scared … demoralized… or humiliated as I find my body !!! I find my name and it's not a threat … IT’S MY SIN IN WEAKNESS TO BE VULNERABLE AND HUMAN !!! I listen to the child within … only the child knows !!!”
Britney Repeats Claims That She Suffers From Nerve Damage
Recently, the “Toxic” singer has claimed that she has suffered nerve damage, although it’s not clear if this is something that started before the conservatorship or during.
“I have nerve damage on the side of my body … my hand goes numb when I sleep !!! It shoots to my head and it hurts deeply !!!” Britney explained. “I sleep a lot because of the pain. God is the one and only cure PERIOD !!!”
Britney went on to say that her story “is not a victim story yet but it’s definitely a heart-wrenching and humbling way to share tears and complain for hours and hours FOR CAMERAS supporting you which I never had,” possibly referencing her sister, “Zoey 101” star Jamie Lynn Spearswho recently appeared on “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test.” In the premiere, Jamie Lynn spoke at length about how she struggles with her self-esteem and her sense of identity after constantly being compared to her sister.
Britney Says She Wants To Make Her Instagram 'Picture Perfect' Like Reese Witherspoon
The ”Slumber Party” singer then shifted gears a bit and namedropped Reese Witherspoon’s social media account, which is notable because it looks like Britney doesn’t actually follow the “Legally Blonde” star on Instagram.
“I know I seem to make my Instagram picture perfect like the lovely Reese Witherspoon but it honestly helps my mental health … there are things people don't know and I've never shared because it's sad as f--- and embarrassing !!!” Britney wrote before taking aim at her estranged mother.
“It makes it worse when I share because people ask more questions like my mom !!! AS IF SHE DOESN’T KNOW !!! What the f--- do you think Beyoncé’s mom would do if they did that to her daughter ??? She would look at them like they have lost there f---ing minds … THAT’S IT !!!” Britney concluded. “My name hasn't been here in 15 years … I want people to know what's up and hey we are gonna go LOW ?? I’M REAL GOOD AT GETTING DOWN !!!”
Fans Got A Brief Chance To Comment Before Britney Turned Comments Off Again
Britney turned comments off for most of her recent posts, but she allowed them on this one for a short time. Fortunately, fans were mostly supportive of the singer. “Heal your inner child in your own way and time, Britney,” one fan commented. “I’m sorry for what you had to endure and hope you’re getting all the support you deserve!” another follower chimed in.
However, some people were not so supportive. “Hoping and praying for the day that Instagram takes down your account and you can finally heal in peace and away from social media. This is not good for you,” one user wrote.
After twenty minutes, comments on the post were disabled and all previous comments written had disappeared.
Unfortunately, this isn’t Britney’s only Instagram post of the night. She also went off on a lengthy tirade against Jamie Lynn, blasting her for saying it was hard being her sister. Britney’s full post can be read here.
