Severe Panic Attacks

how can you tell the difference between nocturnal panic attacks and sleep apnea?

how can you tell the difference between nocturnal panic attacks and sleep apnea? are there any signs or anything..
i usually wake up very shortly after falling asleep and i feel like my body is shaking and then sometimes i wake up feeling like i need deeper breathes..

Sleep apnea you actually stop breathing, but panic attacks you just get rapid breathing. You need to do a sleep study or have someone watch you all night to see if you stop breathing.