Panic disorder? And Health Anxiety?

I have never been diagnosed with panic disorder or health anxiety, but I have been experiencing panic attacks for probably almost a year now. It started several months after I started smoking weed regularly. I have always had thoughts that were somewhat negative (random lightning fast thoughts; how does this person feel about me? What if they really hate me) and sometimes health anxiety thoughts (this small pain in my chest...is it a heart attack?!)

I noticed that when I am high, when I think about these thoughts I tend to get carried away, then I panic and my thoughts seem to come to life. I have tried several methods and have been able to control my anxiety...in cycles. Some weeks I'll be fine almost everyday some weeks I panic everyday, multiple times a day. I'm pretty sure its just anxiety since sometimes I have the same thoughts and panic when I'm not high sometimes. I don't want to quit smoking since I have a lotta fun and enjoy it. So is it getting serious enough to see a doc?

You seem to know why and when this happens. Maybe you should choose another route?

Please take care...

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