Alison Hammond reveals she suffered panic attack
British TV presenter Alison Hammond had a panic attack live on This Morning and has since been checked out by doctors and given the all-clear.
Alison Hammond has revealed she had to leave the set of This Morning after suffering a "massive panic attack".
Alison Hammond was escorted off the set of This Morning by co-host Dermot O'Leary after suffering what she later confirmed was a massive panic attack on live TV.
NHS staff checked her heart, lungs and bloods and gave her the all-clear, confirming no underlying physical cause was found.
Hammond said she is new to panic attacks, plans to rest and learn more about them, and assured fans she will return to the show soon.
Hammond says she is new to panic attacks and is learning more about them, so if you have ever had a similar experience, it may be worth chatting to your GP.
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