Could my breathing trouble be just anxiety?

I’ve had trouble breathing since Monday. It feels like my chest is constricted, and it’s scary. I can take deep breaths if I concentrate on fully exhaling before, but as soon as I think of anything else, I am back to shallow breaths.

I went to see a doctor, but he was not very helpful. He told me that “it’s always the same people who visit doctors”, implying I spend too much time worrying about my health. I haven’t been to any doctors for almost two years now, not counting check-ups.

He listened to my breath sounds and said things sound fine, which I was relieved to hear. Still, though, I hate feeling like I am gulping for air, and I would like that feeling to go away. If it could be anxiety, anything I can do about that?

My regular doctor is back in town on Monday, and I’ll go see her then.