Though Barbara Walters went on The View this morning with word from Britney Spears’ pal Sam Lutfi, sources close to the troubled pop mom tell PageSix.com exclusively that it was Brit who initiated contact with Babs.
After a short chat, Brit passed the phone to Sam, who offered Barbara an update on the singer’s status. Among the news relayed: Britney is suffering from “mental issues which are treatable,” she has been to a psychiatrist, has been having mood swings and is having trouble sleeping.
Sources close to the “Gimme More” singer confirm to PageSix.com that the troubled pop star saw L.A. psychiatrist Dr. Deborah Nadel on Friday. However, it is not yet clear if this was a court-mandated psychiatric evaluation or a personal visit.
Sam also told Barbara said Britney is in touch with her mother, who arrived in L.A. on Sunday. (PageSix.com exclusively reported two weeks ago that the two have been communicating through their attorneys.)
“She has been in touch with her mother,†the talk show host said, “and her mother has been very supportive of whatever it is Britney is going to do.â€
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