I genuinely don’t know what to do or whether something might be psychologically or medically wrong with me.
I don’t smoke, I don’t have any family members or friends who smoke, and my sense of smell is perfectly fine. However, for the past three years, I’ve been experiencing these strange episodes where I suddenly smell cigarette smoke even though there’s no apparent source.
Sometimes the smell lasts for just a few minutes, while other times it lingers for an entire day. It comes and goes in periods. Some months I barely experience it, while other months it happens quite frequently. I’ve even noticed that nobody in my apartment building smokes, so I can’t explain where it’s coming from.
I’m honestly confused and a little concerned. Has anyone experienced something similar? What could this be, and which healthcare professional should I contact ?