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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Acknowledge that everyone, yourself included, can sometimes behave or simply be a little crazy.
Chapter 3: When someone goes into crazy mode, try to identify the trigger and truly empathize with them.
Chapter 4: Never get into a power struggle with a crazy person; instead, do empathize and set boundaries.
Chapter 5: Don’t yell at the crazy on the outside; instead, try to calmly connect with the sane person within.
Chapter 6: Manipulators are frequently driven by disappointment or anger, so help them to process it.
Chapter 7: Catch narcissistic and sarcastic people off-guard with surprising behavior or witty remarks.
Chapter 8: Respect and work with your partner, even when you’re breaking up. Do it for the kids!
Chapter 9: When a loved one shuts down and refuses to communicate, try voicing your partner’s thoughts instead.
Chapter 10: Someone with a genuine mental illness truly needs professional help; you cannot handle this alone.
Description
Talking to Crazy (2015) acknowledges that each person has the potential to be a little crazy, giving into irrational behavior when the mood strikes. These blinks offer sound advice on how to empathize and communicate with a person in “crazy mode” so you can keep yourself from going off the deep end, too.
Who Should Listen
- People with anger management issues
- Anyone struggling with constructive communication in a relationship
- Parents and teachers dealing with young adults