Apologies if this isn't the appropriate forum for this. I wasn't sure where best to post.
So I've been having CBT and am taking medication, having been diagnosed with anxiety and panic. I believe I've been having mild, tolerable panic attacks for about six years without questioning what was happening (silly, I know).
However, in January, I had something that felt really different. I felt like I was on the edge of passing out - if I didn't fight it, I think I would have. I just remember a strange feeling in my arm, and then adding more fear to it, and then my vision went fuzzy, and everything seemed distant. Everyone's voices sounded miles off. I was seen by paramedics, who just told me it was 'one of those things' and left me. As soon as they did, it started coming back.
Anyway, to try and cut this long story short, I ended up in hospital due to constant fear, anxiety and panic. Since then, I've kind of accepted I have anxiety and panic attacks, and just been trying to get on with it. However, I haven't been able to forget that attack - it was so different. It happened again while I was walking down the street. I think the trigger may have been going too long without food, but I can't be sure.
Until I can see my GP, I just wondered if anyone knew anything much about vasovagal syncope. I really think that's what it could have been. Is it dangerous? I'm relatively young at 31. I've had an MRI scan of my brain, a CT scan, urine tests, blood tests, ECGs, a chest x-ray, and been hooked up to a heart monitor. Nothing showed up. I'm due a heart echo, but I'm told it could take ages to get the appointment. My GP hasn't mentioned any of the tests for VS, but I think that's because I haven't described the events properly. Is this something I should be scared of?