Sorry you had to go through that, Ryask. Your boss sounds wonderful, though. I was going to write (before I read your reply) that the fact she advised you and contacted somebody close to you showed she was more concerned about making sure you were okay, than freaking out or judging you. I think anxiety attacks and the like are more common than we realise. We convince ourselves that the world sees us as these terrifying psychotic beings, and won't know how to handle us, but people are increasingly more aware of mental health as a real and sensitive issue. Personally I think anyone working in a management position should have some training/understanding of how to deal with mental health issues as much as physical ones.

It was really brave of you to talk to your boss about things. It can't have been easy and I admire you for that. I am considering talking to my line manager (who has also become a good friend) about some of my mental health issues at some point, and the idea frightens me but it gives me hope to hear the positive outcomes of situations such as yours.