Throwaway as I don't want all this tied to my main. This probably isn't the place to post this but I really don't know where else to do so. Sorry if I break rules with this, feel free to remove if so.

 So for about 4 years I used to vape all the time, then one weekend (about 1 and a half years ago) I had a few panic attacks so bad I thought I was going to die. This was around the time all this vaping illness was on the rise, but has since dropped off probably because it was mainly thc related stuff and I don't use that. I guess I thought I couldn't breathe and the 'vaping illness' had caught up with me. I saw a doctor and was told it was panic attacks and not physical breathing problems.

So here's the problem. I recently started vaping again. I know this is stupid but it helps with my other various anxieties, and that's something I really need right now. Telling me to stop isn't really going to help because I already know you're right, but it just isn't an option for me in my opinion right now. I can go more into detail about this if you guys want but I'm trying to be as brief as possible. Every couple of days, I'll be vaping and then suddenly I start to panic and think I can't breathe. I go lightheaded and it usually progresses to a minor panic attack.

It's most likely because of the situation 1 and a half years ago, but I just can't shake it. It really ruins my day because the anxiety doesn't go away fully for the rest of the day. I've tried breathing techniques, grounding myself, etc. But no matter what I do, it'll make it go away then it'll just come right back again immediately and lasts for hours. It's only every few days but I was wondering if there is anything I can do for this? Or should I just go see a doctor? Thanks so much for reading.