Patrice Bélangers Wife Hospitalized After Severe Panic Attack

“I don’t know how to describe the feeling that came over me at that moment,” Patrice Bélanger shared during his broadcast.

The medical emergency unfolded on a Tuesday evening while Marie-Claude was driving. She suddenly felt intense heart palpitations along with numbness in her left arm and jaw—classic warning signs that pointed toward a severe health crisis.

An Emergency Call From the Roadside

While pulling over to the side of the road to await emergency responders, Marie-Claude telephoned Bélanger. Speaking on the radio waves of Rouge FM, the host detailed the overwhelming emotional toll of receiving that call while trying to maintain his composure to reassure her from a distance.

“I too fall into panic, distress, helplessness, terror. I was scared to death,” he told listeners.

He described feeling an immense weight on his shoulders while recognizing his need to remain steady for his partner.

Nine Hours in the Emergency Room

Once the couple reunited at the hospital emergency department, they faced a lengthy wait of nine hours. Marie-Claude underwent a battery of medical evaluations, including blood draws and electrocardiograms, to identify the root cause of her distress.

A Hard Limit After Years of Pressure

Medical staff ultimately determined that the symptoms stemmed from a severe panic attack. For Bélanger, the ordeal served as a stark wake-up call regarding the pace of his partner’s daily life.

“My partner takes on a lot,” Bélanger noted, adding that her body reached a hard limit after years of relentless pressure. He assured listeners that she is currently doing well.

Commitment to Recovery

Reflecting on the experience, the broadcaster emphasized the unpredictable nature of such medical scares and expressed a commitment to helping alleviate her mental load during her recovery.