Television presenterNate Byrnestopped working while liveon airafter announcing that he was experiencing apanic attack. TheABC NewsBreakfastweather presenterhalted his report on Tuesday morning (August 13), cutting his broadcast just before 6:30 am. At the time, the Australianmeteorologisttold viewers, “I’m going to need to stop for a second.”
HighlightsTelevision presenter Nate Byrne experienced a panic attack live on air and had to stop his broadcast.Nate Byrne thanked his team for their support during his panic attack, and later apologized to viewers.Nate has been open about his experiences with panic attacks and previously discussed them publicly.
After interrupting his reading ofQueensland’s weather report, Nate very calmly asked to hand the broadcast back toABC News Breakfastco-presenters Lisa Millar and Michael Rowland.
Lisa quickly took over the broadcast while Nate recovered off camera,The Daily Mailreported on Tuesday.
Nate was subsequently welcomed back to the show at a later stage, where he apologized for stepping out, stating: “Sorry if I gave anybody a bit of a scare.”
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Television presenter Nate Byrne stopped working while live on air after announcing that he was experiencing a panic attack
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Michael responded in jest that he was only scared that he might have had to step in and report the weather, as perThe Daily Mail.
The weather presenter went on to thank his team for helping him out during the attack before the broadcast resumed,News.com.aureported on Tuesday.
Taking to hisInstagram pageshortly after the incident, Michael shared a clip of Nate’s vulnerable moment, writing: “You might have seen Nate experience a panic attack earlier this morning while presenting theNews Breakfastweather.
“Nate’s open about hispanic attacks— he’s even written about them before — and he’s doing okay!
Image credits:Nate Byrne
“Thank you for all the supportive messages. (There have been so many. What a wonderful audience we have!)
“As a team, we’ll always have your back, Nate. Always. (Although I hope I didn’t make matters worse with my bear hug off-camera…)”
“Well done to Nate and the team for navigating that so well. We are all human and many of us have been in similar situations.
TheABC NewsBreakfastweather presenter suffered a similar incident in 2022
Our wonderful weather presenter@SciNatehad his first ever panic attack while on-air on News Breakfast. He decided to share his experience this morning as part of the ABC’s Anxiety Project. You can also read more about it here:https://t.co/18H8UdGKr9pic.twitter.com/0cN5DYcVxk
— News Breakfast (@BreakfastNews)February 24, 2022
“What a beautiful role model you are Nate, honest and authentic.”
Australian musician Paul Dempsey wrote: “This is awesome. Panic attacks are not. Well done Nate and the whole team. x”
“Showing your humanity and vulnerability will help others who live withanxietyand panic attacks.”
Image credits:News Breakfast
“Good on you mate, you’re a bloody legend for being so open at this stuff – if only the rest of us were as brave!” a netizen added.
Someone else observed: “Amazing honesty, you are a superstar Nate, and a much-loved weather reporter and scientist in our family!”
Even Nate himself chimed in: “Thanks @mjrowland68 and to everyone else – I have the best (and biggest!) support team. Makes it all so much better,” adding: “Also, ALWAYS more hugs rather than fewer, please!”
Nate cut his broadcast just before 6:30 am
“It was absolutely terrifying and completely reshaped my understanding of mental health,” Nate wrote.
“As I stood there under the studio lights, talking to people having their morning coffee and wiping sleep from their eyes, my heart was racing, I was gasping for breath and sweat was pouring out of every pore as my brain screamed ‘RUN!’”
Anxiety disorders are a group of related conditions, each having unique symptoms, theNational Alliance on Mental Illness(NAMI) explains. However, all anxiety disorders have one thing in common: persistent, excessive fear or worry in situations that are not threatening.
People typically experience one or more of the following emotional symptoms: feelings of apprehension or dread, feeling tense or jumpy, restlessness or irritability, anticipating the worst, and being watchful for signs of danger.
In addition to physical symptoms: pounding or racing heart and shortness of breath, sweating, tremors, twitches, headaches,fatigue, insomnia, upset stomach, frequent urination, or diarrhea.
“But I was standing in one of my favorite places, doing the thing I love most,” Nate recalled. “Anxiety had never been an issue in my life before, even though high-stress situations weren’t a stranger.”
Scientists believe that many factors combine to causeanxiety disorders, according to NAMI. Those factors are genetics, with studies supporting the evidence that anxiety disorders “run in families,” as some families have a higher-than-average amount of anxiety disorders among relatives.
The environment is also considered as a cause, with a stressful or traumatic event such as abuse, the death of a loved one,violence, or prolonged illness often linked to the development of an anxiety disorder.
At the time, the Australian meteorologist told viewers, “I’m going to need to stop for a second”
“But this time I wasn’t a Naval Officer moments away from running a warship aground or standing in front of a stadium filled with 12,000 people hosting my first internationally-televised live event,” Nate continued.
“Instead, I had just jogged the 40 meters from my desk to my position atABC News Breakfast‘s weather wall — I had left it a little too late and the show’s control room was worried I wouldn’t make it in time.”
“As soon as the camera was off me, I dropped my on-air demeanor and doubled over, trying to catch my breath, light-headed and confused about what was happening.
I had my first ever panic attack on-air on@BreakfastNews. You probably missed it, but I decided to share the moment and my experience because it turned my understanding of anxiety on its head – sometimes it’s got nothing to do with your state of mind.https://t.co/ubontqwRkt
— Nate Byrne (@SciNate)February 23, 2022
“I waved off help from our floor manager and headed back to my desk. But 15 minutes later I had my second panic attack, and it nearly broke me.
“Standing on my usual spot, completely calm and composed, I saw the words ‘WEATHER THROW: NATE JOINS US WITH THE WEATHER …’ and the bottom dropped out of my world.
“This time, it was much worse — I started shaking, my vision narrowed, my heart was pounding like I’d run a marathon, I couldn’t breathe.
“I needed to be anywhere else, and I had no idea why.”
Physical symptoms of an anxiety disorder can be easily confused with other medical conditions, like heart disease or hyperthyroidism, NAMI states.
Therefore, adoctorwill likely perform an evaluation involving a physical examination, an interview, and lab tests.
After ruling out an underlying physical illness, a doctor may refer a person to a mental health professional for evaluation.
Using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a mental health professional is able to identify the specific type of anxiety disorder causing symptoms, as well as any other possible disorders that may be involved.
Different anxiety disorders have their own distinct sets of symptoms, NAMI says. This means that each type of anxiety disorder also has its own treatment plan.
However, there are common types of treatment that are used. These are psychotherapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy,medications, including antianxiety medications and antidepressants, and complementary health approaches, including stress and relaxation techniques.
Nate asked to hand the broadcast back toABC News Breakfastco-presenters Lisa Millar and Michael Rowland
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“Seeing apsychologisthelped to confirm that there weren’t any other contributing factors, and while his initial advice to remove myself from the situation wasn’t exactly what I needed, we worked together to come up with alternative coping mechanisms,” Nate admitted.
“The final narrative we’ve settled on is that the first time, I was controlling my breathing so much that my brain wasn’t getting the oxygen it needed, so it did the usual things — increasing my heart rate, begging me to breathe — and I ignored it.”
The meteorologist concluded: “I’ve had more panic attacks since then, and onNews Breakfastwe’ve seen several people dealing with their anxiety on live television — interestingly, all men — and the team is quick to jump to action to make sure the show goes on without too much fuss, and that the person is safe and cared for.”
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern in theUnited States, according to NAMI.
Over 40 million adults in the US (19.1%) have an anxiety disorder. Meanwhile, approximately 7% of children aged 3 to 17 experience issues with anxiety each year. Most people develop symptoms before age 21.
There are many types of anxiety disorders, each with different symptoms. The most common types of anxiety disorders include:
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), which produces chronic, exaggerated worrying about everyday life.
Anxiety disorders are a group of related conditions, each having unique symptoms
Someone with social anxiety disorder may not take part in conversations, contribute to class discussions, or offer their ideas, and they may become isolated.
Panic attacks are a common reaction to anticipated or forced social interaction.
Often mistaken for aheart attack, a panic attack causes powerful physical symptoms, including chest pain, heart palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, and stomach upset.
Many people will go to desperate measures to avoid an attack, including social isolation.
Depending on the type and number of triggers, attempts to control the fear can take over a person’s life.
Other anxiety disorders include agoraphobia, selective mutism, separation anxiety disorder, and substance/medication-induced anxiety disorder, involving intoxication or withdrawal or medication treatment.
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