Earlier this week, we reported on some disturbing news in the life of actress Amanda Bynes.
Bynes was placed in an emergency psychiatric hold on Sunday morning after she was found roaming the streets of Los Angeles naked.
Now, it seems that the situation was much more dire than we initially thought.
According to a new report from TMZ, Amanda may have spent several days roaming the streets of Los Angeles before eventually flagging down a car and bringing her to a police station.
The 36-year-old has struggled with mental health issues for many years, and has spent much of the past decade in supervised release by her parents.
Insiders say Amanda’s parents will not resume guardianship, but it appears the actress’ 5150 psychiatric hold will be extended, as she remains under the care of medical personnel.
TMZ is reporting that Bynes’ condition has improved dramatically since she was first admitted to the hospital on Sunday, but staffers don’t think she’s released just yet.
Since 5150 holds typically only last three days, Amanda had to be extended, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Reports of her progress are encouraging, and it seems that Bynes and her loved ones are happy with her care.
The details of what led to her hospitalization are still coming in, and the picture they paint is troubling enough.
Amanda’s car was towed March 15 in Long Beach, which is about 40 miles from her home.
She was not admitted to the hospital until March 19, and it seems as if she wandered the streets and hitchhiked for the entire interim, possibly in a confused attempt to get home.
She was last seen in Hollywood on March 18, where a witness said she appeared disoriented.
The next day he flagged down a car in downtown LA and was taken to a nearby police station.
Bynes was not wearing any clothing at the time, but she apparently was able to convince the driver that she was coming down from a psychotic episode.
It may take some time before Amanda is released from the hospital.
But hopefully she will take comfort in the knowledge that news of her fight has garnered an outpouring of support from devoted fans.
We will have more updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.