Britney Spears breaks her silence: ‘Things have gotten out of control’

Following weeks of speculation about her wellbeing, Britney Spears has addressed fans directly to reveal what’s really going on.

Britney Spears has broken her public silence, addressing fans directly in an Instagram video posted today.

“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 says in a 10-second video posted to Instagram.

The star goes into more detail in the accompanying caption, explaining that “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.”

Earlier, Britney’s younger sister Jamie Lynn Spears refuted rumours she’s not being supportive of her older sister Britney Spears as she undergoes mental health treatment in a wellness facility.

Some fans in recent days have accused Jamie Lynn, 28, of not helping Britney in her time of crisis — with some tweeting Jamie Lynn only cares about money and others suggesting she isn’t doing enough.

In response, the former Zoey 101 star posted a video on Instagram, showing her older sister surrounded by a rowdy group of paparazzi around a decade ago during the Lucky singer’s mental breakdown at the time.

“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,” Jamie Lynn captioned the video.

“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,” she ended the post.

In the video, amid the constant flashing of photographers, a woman can be heard shouting: “Get the f**k out of the neighborhood. Nobody wants you in this neighborhood.”

A few seconds later Jamie Lynn can be heard shouting back: “Well, then move the f**k out.”

Britney checked herself into a “wellness facility” in early April where it’s believed she’ll remain for a few weeks.

Fans of the pop star have questioned whether Spears is being held at the facility against her will via a social media campaign called #FreeBritney. Her mother, Lynn Spears, fuelled speculation by liking social media posts with the hashtag.

An insider told Fox News Britney “really felt that she needed to take some time to focus on herself” while she cares for her father Jamie Spears following his “life-threatening” colon rupture.

“Britney and her father are extremely close and she’s been by his side during his intense battle,” the source explained. “She loves her father and the fact he isn’t doing well has been a lot for Britney to deal with.

“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.”

On Easter Sunday, Britney was seen for the first time in weeks as she stepped out for a “day trip” from her mental health facility with boyfriend Sam Asghari, with her dishevelled appearance sparking concerns among fans.

The singer’s appearance sparked concern among fans. Picture: Backgrid Australia

It was the first time she’d been spotted out in public since checking into the facility. Picture: Backgrid Australia

Britney was spotted wearing a red dress and brown Birkenstocks as she made her way out of the Montage hotel in Beverly Hills, with Asghari, 25, shielding her from the paparazzi.

This article originally appeared on Fox News and was reproduced with permission