Britney Spears has broken her silence after checking into a mental health facility last month amid reports she was suffering with severe emotional distress.
Taking to Instagram , the 37-year-old posted a video in which she addressed the rumours surrounding her illness.
Speaking to camera, Britney told her fans: "Hi guys, just checking in with all those that were concerned about me. All is well.
"My family has been going through a lot of stress and anxiety lately, so I needed time to deal but don't worry, I will be back very soon."
She also captioned the clip with a lengthy message to her fans, in which she addressed the 'death threats and fake communications' that have been distressing her family.
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Britney wrote: "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.
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"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."
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Britney continued to reassure fans about her resolution and asked for privacy so that she could continue to deal with "the hard things that life is throwing my way".
The singer wrote: "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"
This follows the first siting of Britney since she checked into a mental health facility after her father Jamie 'almost died.'
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The singer was reported to have voluntarily entered into a 30-day treatment program last month in the wake of her dad's serious health battles.
After taking time out of the spotlight, Britney emerged on Easter Sunday accompanied by boyfriend Sam Asghari.
The pair were seen leaving The Montage hotel in Beverley Hills, where they had spent the day relaxing, as an assistant showed them into a waiting car.
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