Why do I smell smoke?

Question

Almost every evening, I start to smell cigarette smoke, but nobody is smoking anywhere near me.

My head can sometimes even start to hurt a little bit, as if someone is actually smoking near me.

I don't smoke, I've never smoked, and I do not want to smoke.

What does this mean?

Answer 1

maybe your having a seizure

Answer 2

Is something burning, or someting might be broken like a pipe or smething and smells a bit like smoke?

Answer 3

I know where you're coming from. I smell toast, natural gas, and lettuce a lot. I think it's purely psychosomatic... that it's all in our heads, giving us a 'nasal hallucination' or something.  

Answer 4

That your brain is over working?

Answer 5

Does the smell typically precede the headache? Are there any other odd sensations with it, like odd tastes, flashes of light or dizziness? If so, it may be a migraine aura. Any of these could also be caused by a seizure. If you're sure there's no smoke around and it's bothering you, see a doctor.