Without the intention of causing ANY offence just generally speaking, must we excuse others with their defence they have a mental/personality problem? Like my depression and low self esteem mean Im a little low on myself most of the time, what about people I encounter that have problems that damage me? Much worse than my being down on myself (which is quite honestly selfish of anyone to feel affected especially as can put on my clowns outfit when Im around others) When I think about the people that have ripped a piece from me by knowing them they have poss had serious personality disorders. Leaving me worse off than I was am I supposed to shrug my shoulders, fearful to offend and accept the assault on what there is of me?