Masochism Part 2

Although on the surface masochism is well accepted in the kink scene (BDSM -  its even in the acronym!) I am beginning more and more to think that, when you dig deeper, this isn't the case. I have written a couple of entries already on this topic, explaining that pain often triggers off a deep response of pleasure in me. When pain is inflicted, a wave comes over me, somewhat similar to an orgasm. It starts at the point where the pain is, but spreads across my whole body, into my brain and I get this kind of silent ringing sensation in my ears as the pleasure becomes more and more intense. However, I have met very few people who get a similar reaction to pain. A lot of people enjoy pain because they enjoy the response that they get from their partner - they enjoy enduring something that is inflicted upon them, or they see it as a challenge. I have come across people who won't play with anyone who reacts to pain in the way that I do because they see it as unhealthy, somehow linked to the emotions illicited by self harm. There seems to be a misconception that those who enjoy pain experience some kind of emotional relief from it and that it is their way of dealing with unresolved issues. This annoys me. Ok, so it may be true of some people. But I struggle to be hurt when I am in a bad mood or feeling emotional about something. I just enjoy pain. Am I right, or is everyone else? Do I, in fact, have some unresolved emotional issues that I can only deal with through masochism? I don't think so, I just wish others could understand that I LIKE PAIN!!!