Cannot attach files using Google Chrome on Macbook Air M2

I recently bought a Macbook Air M2 (OS is Monterey) and I have been unable to attach files in Google Chrome. I use this for work and don't want to switch browsers because Google has my passwords saved and I have used it for years. Google Chrome is updated, I have cleared cookies/cache (which also makes me re-log in to everything, annoying) and I went to the System Preferences and deleted Google Chrome (System Preferences>Security & Privacy>Privacy>Files and Folders) by using the minus button. It will work intermittently and then it stops working. It is really messing with my workflow because I attach a lot of documents to emails. Please help!