Her mom Lynne tells Life & Style, “It’s hard,�? when asked about how she’s dealing with what’s happening to Britney. “It’s really hard,�? she repeats. And Brit’s sister Jamie Lynn tells Life & Style, “I really hope she gets better.�?

Britney’s partying isn’t affecting just her state of mind - it’s also taking its toll on her formerly flawless figure. “She’s bloated, and she’s stopped working out,�? says a friend. “She also starves herself for three days while drinking and doing drugs, and then when she comes down she binges on junk food.�? Drug use may also be the reason Britney’s skin seems to have lost its luster. “It’s lifeless,�? notes the friend.

“If Britney accepts that she needs help, she may be able to turn her life around,�? says an insider. “Britney used to have the most amazing body. I know she can get it back.�?

Sue Spears, Britney’s great-aunt, tells Life & Style, “We love Britney and pray she gets the help she needs.�?