I think i had a panic attack the other day. how do i know for sure what is was?

Please don't worry: About what i'm about to say. You can't know this (or most such things) for sure. But it does make sense to take this as a warning from your mind/body. Something is throwing you off balance and you'd benefit from an eval by a good psychologist's diagnosis. If meds are needed they will refer for that, or if cognitive behavior therapy can train you in managing anxiety, that. It will help.

Panic attacks sxs: : Anxiety; rapid, pounding heart; chest tightness/pain; shortness of breath w hyperventilation; hot /cold flashes; butterflies in stomach, nausea or vomiting; tingling of mouth or extremities; ^ sweating; feeling faint or lightheaded; headache or shaking, difficulty swallowing or tight throat; they usually peak w/i 10 mins. A psychiatrist or psychologist can accurately diagnosis this.