Q: You can crush them by pulsing them in a blender, or by placing them into a sandwich bag and smacking them with a rolling pin. Keep crushing the cookies until you get a coarse crumble, sort of like coarse sand or coffee grounds. You can use a fresh or frozen banana, but a frozen banana will give you a colder, thicker milkshake. You can also add some ice cubes, preferably make from frozen almond, cashew, or soy milk. The milk-based cubes will help thicken your milkshake without sacrificing flavor. You may have to pause the blender and scrape any unblended ingredients down the sides with a rubber spatula. Since you have already crushed the Oreo cookies beforehand, you just need to mix them in. You want to still see some specks of Oreo cookie. If this is too much for you, pour it into two smaller glasses and share it with a friend. If you don't feel like sharing, you can store the milkshake in the fridge for later. If the milkshake is not thick enough for you, put it in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
A: Crush the cookies into a fine crumble and set them aside. Put the milk, banana, and vanilla extract into a blender and blend until smooth. Add the crushed cookies into the blender, and pulse a few times until just combined. Pour the milkshake into a tall glass.

Article: You may have been controlling, directing, or criticizing people for so long that you weren't even aware you were doing it. Understanding that this controlling nature is not helpful or healthy is a difficult, but important step. If you're controlling, you have become the problem. Are you unsure if you're controlling? Think about a situation with an outcome that wasn't what you wanted. If you immediately felt anxious, irritated, and began correcting the outcome, you may be controlling. Many controlling people offer unsolicited advice. Think about how often you give advice. Were you asked to give an opinion or did you just tell the person what to do? These can be specific or vague. Often times instability, fear, and anxiety cause people to micro-manage or attempt to control their surroundings. If you have a handle on what makes you anxious or afraid, your awareness can keep you from controlling others. Look at the issues on the list that are specifically your problems. Think about what's causing those problems and whether you have any control over them. If not, don't let them cause you anxiety. This will help you deal with your stress or anxiety, making you less likely to try managing others. You might try meditation, reading a good book, yoga, running, playing music, or painting. Regardless of what you choose, do something you enjoy that takes your mind off of worrying. If you always seem to nag the same people, stop yourself and think about what you like about them. After all, if they're friends or partners, there must have been something that you initially liked about them. Start seeing the good in these people and stop seeing the flaws. If you've been directing others for a while, you may not even realize that you come across as blunt or impolite. Remember your manners when asking for things! A simple "please" and "thank you" is a good start. Think about when you're asking or commanding someone. If you're in a bad mood at the time, don't let it affect how you're asking. Better yet, wait until you're in a better mood to ask for something.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Realize that controlling others is a problem. Make a list of the issues or problems you worry about. Learn to relax. Think positively about others. Consider how you ask for things or direct people.

Q: Staying sane, to a large degree, is about feeling like you are in control of your life. While we cannot control everything, calmly dealing with problems and setting long-term goals will give you a sense of agency and control. Staying sane is about knowing your needs and wants and feeling like you can fulfill them. While it is easy to get caught up in negative emotions, we should remember to talk about what makes us happy. Take the time to write, not just think, a list of things you love in life. Think about what relaxes you, people you love, successes you've had, what you do for fun, and locations where you feel "at home." Resist the urge to be critical. Just think about what makes you happy, whether it is as simple as a cupcake or as complicated as your career. When you feel like you are on the edge, doing something you are good at reinforces your sense of self-worth and purpose. You show yourself that you are capable of creating success and controlling your life. Find a hobby and dedicate time to practice. Taking pride in yourself makes working easier and your accomplishments more fulfilling. " Whether it is being near a co-worker or grocery shopping at the end of the day, you should note the times you feel overwhelmed and avoid the situation next time it comes up. If there is a particular person who makes life difficult, tell them that you are "really sorry, but have to go at the moment," or go to the bathroom for a minute. Excuse yourself from situations where you feel uncontrollable stress or worry, even if it is only briefly. If, for example, you dislike lots of noise, bright lights, and crowded spaces, you may realize that living in a city is not the right lifestyle for staying sane. On the other hand, if you feel content and comfortable when you are with your significant other, remember the importance of that connection when times are tough. Recreate the patterns that promote your sanity, and break the ones that don't. Approach your day from a personal perspective. Think: what do you have to do to be happy? Don't worry about what you have to do to make others happy You are not an illness. Instead of saying "I'm bipolar," say "I have bipolar disorder." Instead of calling yourself "a schizophrenic," say "I have schizophrenia." By not letting a mental health disorder define you, you remain in control of your life and sanity. Having a mental illness is not your "fault."
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Start taking control of your life. List the things that make you feel happy and safe. Do things that you are good at. Note the situations that make you feel "insane. Recreate positive patterns in your life. Never equate yourself with an illness.