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Have you found that MS changes your personality over time?

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I feel I’ve become more suspicious and more sensitive to others words, which is very different than my typical personality.

I’m wondering if it’s a symptom of the disease as it progresses.

October 23
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Members resonated deeply with the question about whether MS changes personality over time, with the overwhelming consensus being yes, and many... Read more

Members resonated deeply with the question about whether MS changes personality over time, with the overwhelming consensus being yes, and many sharing that they have become more withdrawn, less trusting, and more emotionally sensitive since their diagnosis. Several members described losing their social nature, developing a shorter fuse, crying more easily, and feeling paranoid, while others found relief through talk therapy, medication like Nuedexta for pseudobulbar symptoms, and activities like swimming that restore a sense of normalcy. A recurring theme was that these changes feel like adaptations to living with a difficult disease, and many members found comfort in knowing they are not alone in experiencing this shift.

A MyMSTeam Member

@A MyMSTeam Member do you cry at inappropriate times? It could be pseudobulbar symptoms. I used to cry and laugh at the same time. Looked like a crazy 🤪 person. I got on medication for it and it really helps . I use Nuedexta.

October 26
A MyMSTeam Member

I understand most I’m sensitive about how I clean my house don’t come over and messing things up, stealing and breaking stuff! I feel as though I’m being taking advantage of by my teen grands. I notice my memory comes and goes I’ve notice my words flowed, now I’m searching for words. And I loose interest fast. .

6 days ago
A MyMSTeam Member

Not really, Irene; for me, I'm still me, just having difficulty coming up w/the words or thoughts, that's all. Perception makes all the difference-the others' perception or misunderstanding is what makes them think you've changed. in some women's cases, hormone changes do play a factor.

6 days ago
A MyMSTeam Member

@A MyMSTeam Member I did talk therapy for several years but now I talk to the Phychistrist. We mostly talk about how I'm doing and go over medication if it's time to change anything. Talk therapy is great to get a lot of bottled up feelings out, it will make you feel better.

5 days ago
A MyMSTeam Member

I try to listen more to people when they talk about their issues and not interrupt with my story. Their story is important. So many people have worse things than I experience (cancer, depression, loss of using limbs, etc.). I am one of the lucky ones with few issues.

6 days ago

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