One of the pronounced symptoms of nicotine withdrawl for me was a heady buzzing sensation in my head. It makes me unable to focus and causes me to become irritable and frustrated with things that require mental and/or physical dexterity. I am unable to concentrate whilst in the throes of this sensation. I struggled with nicotine for a few years, giving in for a smoke on weekends or having a cigar... the three days after giving in to temptation I would suffer urges to smoke coupled with this head buzzing. I quit all nicotine over a year ago... No dabbling... no giving in. No nicotine period. This buzzing sensation being the thing I couldn't cope with.
I used to occaisionally experience this as a child (prior to being a smoker). Currently I am working out, eating a balanced and healthy diet. I am in great shape, run 6 miles a few times a week, have been strength training, hiking, backpacking and the like. I'm somewhat workout addicted at this point I'll admit.
Here's the issue... This sensation has been plaguing me for the past couple of weeks. It is hindering my ability to do my job (Civil Engineer) and is making me short and irritable with my wife, children and coworkers. I can, when concious of it, control the mood related effects. Overall... this sensation is EXACTLY the same one I had on nicotine withdrawal but I am not withdrawing. I also don't have cravings for nicotine... just this nagging head buzzing... I need help before I start wigging out and yelling at people for no reason....