Amanda Bynes Sought Help After a ‘Psychotic Episode,’ and Fans Are So Relieved

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She's the Man star was reportedly spotted walking naked in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, March 19, where she waved a car down and explained that she was coming down from a psychotic episode, per .

The outlet reports that she called 911 “herself,” and was taken to a local police station. There, authorities determined that she should be put under a 5150, which is a 72-hour psychiatric hold in a hospital.Bynes has exhibited erratic behavior in the past due to her mental health issues and .

But this time last year, it seemed things were looking up for the former child star, as she was because, as her attorney put it, "She believes her condition is improved and protection of the court is no longer necessary." (Important to note that, unlike in Britney Spears' situation, Bynes was not pressured to make money while under her conservatorship, and she is reportedly close to her parents, who were her guardians.)According to another TMZ source, Bynes' parents aren't considering another conservatorship at this time because the episode appears to be an isolated incident; she's recently been taking cosmetology classes and living independently, both good signs.

Her parents are glad that the actor was able to get help herself, and fans online are also proud of Bynes for recognizing her situation.“The fact that Amanda Bynes flagged a car down, told them she was having a psychotic episode and called 911 herself actually gives me a lot of hope for her well-being.