Edit vertices changes entire polygon

[StephanieLazanis]

Every time I edit a polygon's vertices the entire polygon gets simplified. Other times when this happens I would just restart the editing session or restart the program it it would fix it. This isn't the case now. The polygon goes from being really detailed with a lot of vertices to simplified with vertices every 5 meters or so. Any suggestions ?

[StephanieLazanis]

Even when I draw out new features, once I complete the drawing it simplifies itself...

[StephanieLazanis]

... I've tried restarting Arc, editing different layers, restarting my computer, clipping (through the editing toolbar), every work around I can think of and same result. Its probably just some setting that I don't know about. I have looked in the Editing Options but am not familiar with the options provided to know if this is the right place to tinker with...