I know what you mean. I thought i had lost my ability to laugh and also felt dull and flat. Went to my doc and got antideppresants (sp?) They are a very low dose but thats all it took for me to feel better. It took a few months but I'm acually able to laugh again! Now if I could just spell!

Yep! I do feel my personality has changed, I also agree that it is fatigue and pain - thus depression that has caused my personality change. I am on treatment for the depression, and it helps somewhat, but I totally understand what you're feeling. I "long" for the days when I woke with energy and felt "alive" without pain. "hugs" Christine

Hell yes! My doc says my leisions are in the area of my personality! I was pissed!!! I'm a fun and happy person! Now I'm a moody bitchy tired pissed off person most of the time. I cry for no reason, and I mean really CRY!! Also get sooooo pissed at everyone for no reason! I've been awesome, back to myself, this past week. Not sure but think it's because they didn't deliver my meds this week. Still fighting with the insurance co. Had to fight to have my mri's done too! Ask your doc if your leisions are in that area. My husband wants me OFF the meds totally! He HATES what they do to me. Might look into holistic stuff.?? good luck hon. sunny

Yes I have definatly changed but I'm fighting hard to that. Meds have helpped with the depression but now sometime I have really bad mood swings. Lover one minute the devil the next. I think it depends on how the chemicals are being release in the brain. So don't feel alone in this.

I have the same thing and it is not depression. I know what the depression of MS feels like and the depression has been relieved. I feel the same way you do --flat is a good description. I've described this to people but I am sure they do not understand.

I hear the "dull and bland" But i've always been a laid back person. I have become a lot meaner. I try to laugh as much as possible.

That's my two cents. Take it with you if you want.

Definately! I think alot of it for me is having to stand back and be a spectator alot of the time. It takes so much effort sometimes to just stay involved in your own life. I think you guys are the only ones who will get what I mean by that! LOL

Yes I have seen a change in my personality. I used to be one of the nicest people you would ever meet, but I have become so cynical. I am so moody!. I was all the time telling my kids and co-workers to think positive. I am so negative now. I do not have the patience of saint any longer, I loose it much faster. I loved going out on Saturdays with my husband and eating at different places and checking out antique. We used to take at least one weekend trip a month. My world now consists of 24/7 at home either on here or watching the tube.

This may sound stupid, I know depression is a real issue for us. Just be careful, the attitude we choose to face each day with can creep in and make things worse.
There have been times I've used meds. Something that also helps me is to work hard each day to face things from a different perspective. When I feel a pitty part trying to invade I pick my big stick up and try to beat the s--t out of it. Don't take me wrong, it's really hard! At least I'm doing something about it, and sometimes that's enough to help me through the moment.
I don't want anyone to say "she has MS", I want people to say "she fought MS & won"!
Like I said, it's not easy. I remember when first got the dx, one of the battles I was most proud to win was being able to use my gallon tea jug! I was all proud of myself, wanted to show the world I could again pic that heavy thing up!

Thanks everybody for your responses! :)