Do you get any sort of exercise? I know that when I stop moving around, I start having a hard time breathing, I get winded very easily. I do COPD exercises from youtube and they really do help me a lot. I know that anxiety plays a big part in breathing also. I realize that now that I can't breathe just how easily my emotions affect my breathing. I try to stay as chill as possible, not letting things get to me.

I think a lot of us have anxiety issues it isn't easy to control especially when having breathing difficulty so if a glass of wine helps always keep a full bottle close by LOL. Ernie

Excercise isgreat. I go to the gym and use the one step machine, bike and some times weigh machines. I go twice a week.

If you have internet access. Check out ( You Tube) it’s free. They have (2) that apps show on my Samsung Tv. I have internet & tv with a cable company. Don’t pay anything for You Tube app use the free app. You will find a lot of stuff that might help you. Many people like myself suffer from depression & anxiety. Panic attacks. Try not to take any medications for anxiety you can get addicted, and eventually you will want to take more than you should. I know this because I take anxiety medication and have been for 20 years. It messes with your mind.
All the movie stars that overdosed got hooked and eventually their mind told them more. Find a good pulmonary-lung doctor. Just because they are doctors doesn’t necessarily make them good. Some people do yoga, purse breathing. I’m surprised a nurse practitioner gave you a prescription for anxiety medication. Where I live
Only a Doctor can do that. Know you are not alone. Most of us have the same mindset and feelings that you are feeling. 🤞

You can take benzos but they are highly addictive. I take hydroxyzine. It is a prescription antihistamine that has calming effects. Good luck..