Britney Spears’ Frequent X Factor Breaks Due To ADHD

Britney Spears has been sparking under-the-radar talk about whether or not if she was “well” enough every since she was confirmed as a judge on X Factor USA with a $15 million dollar contract. Now, perhaps naysayers had valid concerns as Spears has ongoing walkouts while filming for the reality show.

Reports are now that the “Slave” singer is suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), but is not able to take medication for it.

“Britney was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in her teens and used to take medication for it,” a source tells Radar Online.

So, why isn’t she continuing with the ADHD medication?

“The medication helped her deal with it; however, she can’t take it now because it interferes with the other medications she takes for her mental health issues. Britney’s current team of doctors strictly prohibits her from taking Adderall or Ritalin, which are commonly given to people with ADHD.”

The 30-year-old first day on-the-job with fellow judges—producer Simon Cowell, singer Demi Lovato, and veteran record executive LA Reid—provided her first abrupt exit following another time during that exact filming. Then she snapped at Simon, 52, during auditions as he was being his usual boorish self to where the “Baby One More Time” singer informed him of his rudeness.

However, the multi-million business mogul was made aware of Brit’s medical history before the contract was finalized.

“Look, Britney basically has the attention span of a 10-year-old at times. It’s not alarming to Simon at all and he is fully supportive of Britney doing whatever she needs to do during filming.”

Do you think Britney should continue on with the show?

 

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