Someone told me, "You're addicted to pain".  Maybe there's some truth in that statement, but it's not the pain I crave.  I don't ever focus on the pain.  I don't like pain and I don't know anyone who does.  Pain is just a nuisance factor that comes along with growth.  It's the growth and wisdom that sets me free.  Long story short, no, I'm not addicted to pain.  I'm addicted to growth on every level.