Individuals with chronic health conditions with functional etiology (such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, fibromyalgia, and chronic pain conditions) report disclosing their condition to fewer friends than peers with conditions with organic etiology. Possible factors in this decision include stigma and misunderstanding surrounding functional disorders. Those with functional illnesses may also disclose less when compared to individuals whose chronic health conditions are organic due to a smaller group of friends, possibly attributed to the reduced amount of people who have shared experiences.