Loose Women star Denise Welch has shared her experience of health struggles and opened up on the panic attacks she’s previously experienced

The panel was back in business on Wednesday (August 14) dissecting a variety of hot topics.

During the broadcast, host Kaye Adams turned to Denise, alongside Brenda Edwards and Frankie Bridge, for their take on being honest about health woes.

The conversation was sparked by an Australian weather reporter’s live on-air confession of his panic attack.

ABC News’ Nate Byrne made headlines with his raw admission, imploring co-host Lisa Millar to take over with the words: “I’m actually going to need to stop for a second.”

He further explained: “Some of you may know that I occasionally get affected by panic attacks and actually that is happening right now.” Kaye’s query into personal experiences and openness sprung from this incident.

Denise, opening up about the affliction of panic attacks, shared: “Mine would come completely [unexpectedly] from nowhere. Not even thinking about anything and you would think that you were choking and dying,” reports the Mirror.

Nate’s and Denise’s candidness prompted an outpouring of reactions across social platforms formerly known as Twitter.

One concerned fan commented, “I can’t help thinking that having a panic attack on TV could possibly affect your TV career.”

One viewer praised on Twitter: “#loosewomen I think that the guy with the panic attack did the absolutely right thing by explaining what he was going through. Well done lad.”

Another chimed in, saying, “Panic attacks are horrific. Wouldn’t wish them on my worst enemy.”

Discussing her own experiences, Denise elaborated further: “My analogy is always you’re driving on the motorway and you nearly have a crash. And your heart is racing manically.”

She continued, “You pull over to the side, you don’t have a crash and after a few minutes you’ve calmed down. It’s like that but it never goes away.”

Denise Welch has been very open about her struggles with panic attacks, shedding light on the intense fear and anxiety that can accompany such episodes. The actress bravely shared her own experiences, revealing that panic attacks can strike unexpectedly and make sufferers feel as though they are on the brink of death.It takes a tremendous amount of courage to speak out about mental health issues, especially in a public forum like live television. The recent confession from ABC News’ Nate Byrne only serves to highlight the importance of destigmatizing panic attacks and other mental health conditions. By sharing their stories, both Nate and Denise have sparked a much-needed conversation about the realities of living with panic attacks. The outpouring of support and understanding on social media is a testament to the fact that many people can relate to the overwhelming feelings of fear and helplessness that can accompany panic attacks.It’s crucial that we continue to raise awareness about mental health issues and provide support for those who are struggling. Initiatives like these help to break down barriers and encourage open and honest discussions about mental health, ultimately leading to greater understanding and empathy within society.