I totally agree with you on this one. Apart frm the fact that I don't want to appear like a major whinger or wet-blanket to friends and family, the cognitive side terrifies the heck out of me.

It is sure enough hard to come to terms with all the MS stuff ourselves without others making judgements about us. The cognitive side is particularly delicate - as you have said, people may look at you, and treat you differently.

So yes, it is a double edged sword.