Pain is pain, whether it be physical, emotional or social, when you have a pt that you think is a pain seeker, or a frequent flyer that means we haven't done our job as healthcare providers. For example: Maybe she felt stomach pain from stresses in her life and needed a social worker consultation, who could provide referrals which could help her current situation and prevent her for returning to the ER. Always explore other possibilities of pain holistically. I'm no expert but this is how I was taught by my nursing school. Hope it helps :)