'Things have gotten out of control': Britney Spears opens up about her wellbeing

Britney Spears and boyfriend Sam Asghari. Photo / Getty Images

Fans have been worried about Britney Spears' wellbeing lately and the star has finally broken her silence.

"Hi guys, just checking in with all of you who are concerned about me. All is well. My family is going through a lot of stress and anxiety lately, so I just needed time to deal — but don't worry, I'll be back very soon," she told fans in a video posted to Instagram.

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I wanted to say hi, because things that are being said have just gotten out of control!!! Wow!!! There’s rumors, death threats to my family and my team, and just so many things crazy things being said. I am trying to take a moment for myself, but everything that’s happening is just making it harder for me. Don’t believe everything you read and hear. These fake emails everywhere were crafted by Sam Lutfi years ago... I did not write them. He was pretending to be me and communicating with my team with a fake email address. My situation is unique, but I promise I’m doing what’s best at this moment 🌸🌸🌸 You may not know this about me, but I am strong, and stand up for what I want! Your love and dedication is amazing, but what I need right now is a little bit of privacy to deal with all the hard things that life is throwing my way. If you could do that, I would be forever grateful. Love you ❤️❤️❤️

A post shared by Britney Spears (@britneyspears) on Apr 23, 2019 at 6:30pm PDT

"I am trying to take a moment for myself, but everything that's happening is just making it harder for me. Don't believe everything you read and hear," she added in the caption for the post.

Fans have recently accused her sister Jamie Lynn of not helping Britney through her time of crisis, as the star reportedly undergoes mental health treatment in a wellness facility.

Lynn has refuted those rumours on Instagram.

She posted a video on Instagram, showing Spears surrounded by paparazzi around a decade ago during the singer's infamous mental breakdown.

"10 years ago, who was there?? I have been here long before anyone else, and I'll be here long after. I love my sister with everything I have," she wrote.

"So, anyone or anything that speaks to the contrary can GTFOH with all the comments about what you don't understand. Do not come for me or the ones I love anymore. You can move the 'blank' outta here with all that, just like this other lady who was running her mouth."

The "Hit me baby one more time" singer checked herself into a wellness facility at the beginning of the month.

Some fans question whether she is being held there against her will. A campaign called #FreeBritney started on social media and the star's mum, Lynn Spears, added fuel to the fire by liking some of the posts with the hashtag.

According to an insider who spoke to Fox News, the singer "felt that she needed to take some time to focus on herself". She has been caring for her father Jamie Spears who suffered a "life-threatening" colon rupture.

"Britney really felt that she needed to take some time to focus on herself … especially after seeing first-hand just how strong her father is and how hard he continues to fight each and every day," the source said.

She was spotted outside for the first time in weeks on Easter Sunday, during a "day trip" out of the wellness facility. She was with her boyfriend Sam Asghari and her dishevelled appearance was another cause of concern for fans.