A favorite that's been deleted: by MizSphinx - Unpledging Pledges:

Take what I say with a grain of salt. I know I talk/write too much. Advice here is unfortunately unsolicited and I know I am taking advantage. I can come across very badly and harshly without the body language and vocal inflections because I try to be honest. LOL.

My friends all tell me that they were all afraid I was judging them when they first met me. (I am full of high-minded ideals and have a big mouth sharing what I think). Then they were surprised that I'm forgiving and accepting of mistakes because it's not my place to judge and actually condemn anything anyone does. I have not walked in their shoes. I'm super sensitive and try to always keep the other person in mind in any face to face interactions. It makes me a good listener. Not many get to know that about me though; I guess my friends were pretty forgiving of me to get past the blather and get to know me, unless I was there for them for something in the first place. Although, lately I've cut off ties from most everyone, as bad as that is for my condition.

I suffer from severe, non-reactive depression (which means I am a guinea pig for medicines that haven't worked) and am much more critical at some times than others. I am smart, but even that sometimes fails me due to the meds. It's frustrating not to say the right word without realizing it. It's hard to isolate yourself from everyone to keep from being hateful without filtering thoughts, only to cry at how disgusted you are with yourself later. It's hard to feel like a complete and utter failure. I could go on, but anyway. That's my caveat for now.