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Amanda Bynes’ Life After Psychiatric Hold Is “Sad And Isolated,” Sources Say

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It’s been over a month since we reported that Amanda Bynes was released from the hospital following a lengthy psychiatric hold. Prior to checking herself in for help, the Hairspray actress was found wandering naked through downtown Los Angeles while coming out of a psychotic break. Her parents have expressed no plans to reinstate the embattled starlet’s conservatorship, though a new report from TMZ reveals that life since leaving the hospital hasn’t been so cheery for Bynes.

Sources close to the 37-year-old said she’s presently focusing on where she’s going next in life while prioritizing her medical needs. She apparently doesn’t have many people in her life at this time and isn’t putting the same energy into her passions as she was before her incident. Though she no longer acts, Bynes has poured plenty of time into other creative pursuits, such as fashion design and pursuing the art of being a nail technician.

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Amanda Bynes Keeping to Herself While in Recovery

Amanda Bynes signs autographs for fans before the premiere of “Hairspray” on July 18, 2007, at the Charles Theatre in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Jeff Snyder/FilmMagic)

Though she’s not quite her normal self again just yet, the California native has been diligent in attending her outpatient appointments. Additionally, she’s been spending time speaking with therapists and staying on top of her medications. It’s certainly sad to hear that Bynes has been mostly alone, but friends are happy to see she hasn’t reunited with her toxic ex, Paul Michael. The pair were planning a wedding, though he wasn’t adequately supporting his partner while she was struggling.

For the time being, the former child star is apparently in frequent contact with her parents and siblings. Despite her rocky relationship with them in the past, they’ve become a strong support system for their daughter as she gets back on her feet following another bout of turmoil. Which of Amanda Bynes’ past works is your favourite? Let us know in the comments, and tap back in later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Amanda Bynes Hits The Nail Salon Following Release From Psychiatric Care

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Like so many former child stars, Amanda Bynes has found herself struggling to cope with adult life. Ultimately, she’s been falling victim to her own mental health. Though she was released from a lengthy conservatorship last year, the Hairspray actress sparked major concern last month. At the time, she was discovered wandering around downtown Los Angeles completely nude. She’s believed to have been suffering from a psychotic break. Luckily the starlet was able to flag down help for herself before any serious damage was done. After visiting the authorities, Bynes was placed on a psychiatric hold to evaluate her condition.

While such holds usually last 72 hours, the former child star’s was extended. However, sources shared that her parents had no plans to reinstate their conservatorship. As March came to a close, reports claimed that Bynes was refusing to speak to her friends and family. It’s unclear if the 36-year-old is aware of the state she was in when discovered. She was likely living on the streets for some time before getting the aid she needed, police have confirmed. Prior to that, she was living with her on-again-off-again fiancé Paul Michael. Their relationship has previously been known to bring more chaos into her life.

Update on Amanda Bynes’ Mental Health

Amanda Bynes (Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage)

Earlier this week, fans of Bynes were pleased to hear that she’s been released from the hospital after nearly a month. It seems that her time away to heal is helping her prioritize self-care, as one of her first public sightings took place at Toluca Lake’s Cosmo Nails on Wednesday (April 12). The former cosmetology student looks laid back but healthy in the paparazzi snapshots, wearing her hair back in a bun behind a headband. According to eyewitnesses, Bynes smoked a cigarette outside while waiting to be picked up after her appointment.

According to Page Six, the plan is for the California native to continue her care via outpatient treatment. For now, she’ll maintain her independence by staying in her own home, though that may change depending on how her condition progresses. See DailyMail‘s photos of Amanda Bynes at the nail salon here, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Amanda Bynes’ Psychiatric Hold Extended, Actress Refuses To Speak With Friends & Family

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The rumours surrounding Jonathan Majors have been making up most of the headlines over the past few hours. However, other updates on our favourite celebrities continue to pour in. For the past week, Amanda Bynes fans have been expressing great concern for the 36-year-old. It comes after a psychotic break found her wandering the streets of downtown Los Angeles naked. At the time, she was brought to the police for further evaluation. They accordingly opted to place the embattled starlet under a psychiatric hold.

On Sunday (March 26), TMZ broke the news that the Hairspray actress will be spending an extended period of time at her mental health facility. Most similar situations find patients staying in custody for roughly 72 hours. At this time, Bynes is planning to stay for at least one more week, though that may later be extended once again. Sources reveal that she hasn’t been in contact with any of those who are closest to her. It remains unclear if she remembers the time she spent wandering through LA without clothing or company.

Amanda Bynes Puts Her Healing First

Amanda Bynes (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

As authorities worked to figure out how Bynes got to be in such a state, they realized she’s seemingly been living on the streets for some time. Her vehicle was previously towed in Long Beach – located about 40 miles from her home – on March 15. Friends and family believe that she was using public transportation and possibly even hitchhiking.

When her car was taken, sources say there was no gas in the tank. It’s also worth noting that the California native didn’t have a cell phone on her during her LA escapades. Apparently, leaving her house and walking for miles isn’t a strange occurrence for Amanda Bynes. Those with a strong understanding of her condition believe she may have been manic when she was seen earlier this month. Her ex, Paul Michael, says he hasn’t lived with the multi-talent since January, and she was apparently last seen at her apartment just a few days before her vehicle was towed. Make sure to keep AB in your thoughts, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Amanda Bynes Update: Conservatorship Won’t Be Reinstated Amid Psychotic Episode, Parents Say

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After shocking the world with yesterday’s news, TMZ‘s sources are back with an update on Amanda Bynes. On Sunday (March 20), the former child star was found wandering around Los Angeles completely nude, reportedly coming down from a psychotic break. During her time out in the city, she apparently flagged down a car passing by, sharing her tragic story with the driver. After calling 911, the actress went to a nearby police station. A mental health team felt that a 5150 psychiatric hold is the best course of action in this situation.

Typically, someone on a 5150 would be in custody for 72 hours, though the timeline can be extended. As of yesterday, insiders confirmed that Bynes will likely spend a few days getting the help she needs for her struggles. Up until just last year, the 36-year-old was actually under a conservatorship, similar to Britney Spears, though she and her family felt as though she had made enough progress to regain control of her life in 2022.

Future Plans for Amanda Bynes

Actress Amanda Bynes arrives at the Frederick’s of Hollywood 2008 Spring Collection Fashion Show To Benefit Clothes off our Back at the Hollywood Palladium on October 24, 2007, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jeff Vespa/WireImage)

Upon hearing the latest headlines about Bynes, concerned fans are wondering if her parents, Lynn and Rick, will be reinstating the previous court agreement. According to a source with direct knowledge who spoke with TMZ, there are no such plans at this time. The starlet’s parents are “deeply concerned about their daughter’s well-being and health,” but don’t want to take extreme measures just yet. From the sounds of things, her willingness to contact authorities on her own after coming back to herself naked in downtown Los Angeles proves that she’s self-aware enough to maintain her freedom for now.

Since her conservatorship came to an end, Amanda Bynes has mostly been taking positive steps forward in her life. She’s been living independently in her own home and has even been pursuing a new career as a cosmetologist by taking classes at a school in her area. Fingers crossed we see the Californian back on her feet and in control of her life in no time. Make sure to check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Amanda Bynes Found Naked & Alone In Downtown Los Angeles, Placed On Psychiatric Hold

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Throughout the ’90s and 2000s, Amanda Bynes was one of the most beloved young women working in TV and film. She got her start thanks to programs like The Amanda Show and All That. However, it was her work on films like What a Girl Wants and She’s the Man that really catapulted her toward the heights of contemporaries like Lindsay Lohan. Arguably her biggest role came in 2007 with Hairspray, though she also appeared in Sydney White and Easy A afterward. Unfortunately for fans, the 36-year-old’s acting resume hasn’t grown since 2010.

More recent years have found her enduring serious mental health struggles while navigating toxic relationships. Much like Britney Spears, she was placed under a nine-year-long conservatorship by her mother after receiving a bipolar diagnosis. That arrangement was finally terminated in 2022. As TMZ notes, Bynes appeared to be making progress and doing better in wake of the legal arrangement ending. Unfortunately, her latest antics are undeniably causing serious concern.

Amanda Bynes’ Mental Health Struggles Sadly Continue

Amanda Bynes during The Museum Of Television & Radio To Honor CBS News’s Dan Rather And Friends Producing Team at The Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA, United States. (Photo by Chris Polk/FilmMagic)

On Sunday (March 19) morning, the former child star was seen wandering through downtown Los Angeles. This in itself isn’t abnormal, though the fact that Bynes wasn’t wearing any clothing is certainly raising eyebrows. She reportedly waved down a passing car, informing the driver that she was coming down from a psychotic episode. Afterward, 911 was called. Law enforcement sources say the actress was taken to a nearby station, where the mental health team on site determined a 5150 psych hold was the appropriate way to handle the situation.

The California native reportedly remains unharmed after her nude adventure – apparently a very lucky thing considering the area of LA she was found in. A source close to Amanda Bynes says that she remains in the hospital at this time, and will likely remain there for several days. Typical psychiatric holds last 72 hours, though that time period can be extended depending on the circumstances. Make sure to keep her in your thoughts, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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