Yes I have and yes it does pass but it takes a while - like alcohol nicotine effects the brain and the brain goes into panic mode without its drug. Luckily, not quite as bad as alcohol or other drugs, but still withdrawals.
That said, I went right back to smoking when I moved out in January. Right back - like all it took was one and I was hooked again. Damnit! Once an addict, always an addict, I suppose.
Hang in there - you have a lot of stress going on - and as much as I hate that I am smoking again, I know trying to quit while under acute stress is a bad idea. SO don't be too hard on yourself if you fall off the wagon while you are having to deal with all the yucky stuff in your life right now. We are all only human!
Good luck on the hearing!
~T