Does this cause many of you to feel depressed? It sure does bring me down sometimes, when people judge me to be something I'm not and treat me poorly or talk down to me. It's really frustrating having to deal with and accept these types of people.

Just because I act differently then others, or may not join in certain social events or be more outspoken doesn't mean I'm a 'certain' type of person. Noone should try to categorize another person, but it sure makes living in and accepting the world so much more easier. People like things nice and tidy and organized in neat little packages. To understand and be open and accepting of others takes a bit more effort and compassion and humanity than most people are willing to give. I try to be understanding myself, but it's so hard when people are beating you down to be willing to accept the limitations in them which prevent them from accepting the concept that maybe, just maybe, I really am more than I appear to be.

dan