Why do i talk about chronic pain & health issues w/ other people when i know that not everyone can understand? why do i want validation?

Chronic pain symptom: The problem with chronic pain disorders is that they tend to take over your life. They interfere with normal activities, and this often results in your having nothing to talk about except the pain. Most other people do not want to hear about pain unless they can help in some way. If you've got other things in your life that you're keeping up with, that's what to talk about. If not, check in w md.