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This is 28.
Today is my 28th birthday. I have never understood why people dread birthdays; this year, more than ever, I have seen my birthday as a...
Shayla Doyle
Dec 31, 20243 min read


The power of “I love you”
The following is a piece from a guest writer. I was asked if I wanted to be a guest author for Shayla's blog a few months ago, and I said...
Shayla Doyle
Dec 1, 20243 min read


6 weeks in, 6 weeks out
Six weeks ago I was discharged from CAP for the second time this year. This time instead of spending 10 days, like I had before, I spent...
Shayla Doyle
Jul 7, 20243 min read


Recovery isn't always uphill
I had a rude awakening this weekend that my progress will not always feel like it is going uphill. I wasn’t feeling great mentally on...
Shayla Doyle
Apr 1, 20243 min read


Goals for the Anxious Farm Mom
I have been thinking a lot over the past week of where I want the “Anxious Farm Mom” to go and I have decided to put those goals out...
Shayla Doyle
Mar 28, 20242 min read


Writing Letters for Healing
When I first arrived at CAP, I was so overwhelmed. I knew that there were a lot of things bothering me, but I had no idea where to...
Shayla Doyle
Mar 27, 20244 min read


My stay at CAP
On the 12th of March, I could feel I didn’t have much fight left in me, but I continued on as good as I could. The suicidal thoughts...
Shayla Doyle
Mar 26, 20244 min read


Serotonin Syndrome and Withdrawals
After I had W, I had post partum depression. Before Isaac was born, my doctor and I made a medication plan to be proactive about what...
Shayla Doyle
Mar 25, 20243 min read


I gave birth to a sleeping baby
There are not many posts I will put a warning on before reading but this is one of them In August 2023, a week before I was to go back to...
Shayla Doyle
Mar 24, 20243 min read


Be a Priority
It is so important to take time for yourself. On the weekend Cody and I went to Winnipeg while W was living the life with his...
Shayla Doyle
Mar 29, 20232 min read


Pregnancy After Loss
Today is Pregnancy After Loss Awareness Day. We first found out that we were pregnant 2 years ago next week. We lost that pregnancy only...
Shayla Doyle
Mar 15, 20232 min read


Therapy
One of the first steps in my journey was therapy. I'm not sure how my first one got set up as my parents did it for me, but my last 2 I...
Shayla Doyle
Mar 11, 20232 min read


My Support System
It is extremely important to have support systems in life, especially if you are struggling with your mental health. I am extremely...
Shayla Doyle
Mar 5, 20232 min read


Work Paid Off on Date Night
I had the most amazing date night with Cody on Tuesday; we went to a Jets game. I’ve always loved watching hockey, but I never really...
Shayla Doyle
Mar 3, 20231 min read


Down for the Count
The past few days I’ve been sick. That type of sick where you just feel yucky, your sinuses feel swollen and you’re just so tired. I’m...
Shayla Doyle
Feb 22, 20231 min read


Journalling
Journalling is one of the first things that is suggested when you go through therapy. I have tried journalling so many times; just ask...
Shayla Doyle
Feb 16, 20232 min read


Decompressing
We have had a crazy couple of weeks. We have had about 150 calves in the past 3 weeks, and last week's weather was horrible. I would...
Shayla Doyle
Feb 6, 20232 min read
Mixed Feelings About #BellLetsTalk Day
Today is #BellLetsTalk day. Today is a day that the whole country comes together and makes social media posts to raise money for mental...
Shayla Doyle
Jan 25, 20232 min read
If this could reach one person..
Dealing with anxiety and depression in my teens has been the hardest part of my journey so far. I feel that it is important that I share...
Shayla Doyle
Jan 23, 20232 min read


Chocolate Milk and Missing Ag Days
Yesterday, I went shopping at our local store and I noticed they had old fashioned chocolate milk so I bought some. I had only ever seen...
Shayla Doyle
Jan 19, 20232 min read
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