My thunderbird stops responding at almost every click. CAUSE: addon?

I just installed it on a new computer less than a month ago, so I don't think it's a memory problem. I used Thunderbird on my last computer and never had a problem. Sometimes after the "not responding" message, the screen will go blank and then I have to wait even to close and restart.

Start *Windows'* safe mode with networking enabled
- win8 http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/windows-startup-settings-safe-mode
- win7 http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/start-computer-safe-mode#start-computer-safe-mode=windows-7
- XP http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/boot_failsafe.mspx
Still In Windows safe mode, start thunderbird in safe mode
- http://support.mozillamessaging.com/en-US/kb/safe-mode
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