Ladies who were induced and also have gone into labor themselves

Did going onnyour own not hurt as much in the early labor stages? I was induced both time and i just remember waking up and it was extremely painful but by morning was only a 3. I was not given pitocin till after my epidural. I have a high pain tolerance though so I was kinda surprised my early contractions hurts so much and I wasnt in transition or even ton a 4 or 5 by morning. When you ladies went on your own did it hurt less or just about the same.