Guilty! I am like that as well.

However, apparently when I am in a lot of pain it shows on my face. I try to hide it but it doesn't happen and those around me definitely notice.

As for talking about MS or complaining I just don't do it that much. One of my sisters explained to me that I need to let them know what I go through so they have an understanding and can be supportive in a more helpful way. (None of my sisters live in town and only 1 of my brothers lives here in town). Support from my brothers and sisters comes in the form of phone calls and/or e-mails.

I think the hardest part for me is to effectively communicate what is going on without downplaying the symptoms or sounding like I'm complaining. My neuro did talk to me about downplaying the symptoms and ignoring them all together. It's just something I need to work on.