having something uncountable

Believer — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 08:43:25 GMT

Hi,

I have difficulty clearly seeing the correctness of sentential constructions that have an uncountable noun with the verb 'have' before it.

I have happiness. -- This doesn't seem to be correctly written.

But, if we apply the same uncountable noun but with a different semantic meaning, it seems to be correctly written. I arrived at that conclusion since I have seen and often used this sentence.

I have heartburn/indigestion.

Should I just accept the fact some uncountable nouns, especially those that have abstract meanings, do not go well or don't not fit with a verb showing possession such as 'have'? Sorry if my question doesn't sound like it is clearly formed.

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having something uncountable