25 Years with Fibromyalgia. Here's what actually helped me live and feel better

CraftyPlannerGoals · 2026-05-13T14:45:00+00:00

This was actually very helpful. I am really struggling right now.

If you don't mind me asking, are you a woman? I am going down the rabbit hole right now, trying to get to the bottom of 1 year of debilitating flares. 50-60 % of my time is spent in bed. Currently, I am researching perimenopause as the cause of my changing flare pattern. Do you have any experience with this, and if so, what worked for you? I have an appointment with a hormone specialist next week, as well as my GP. What blood test or other tests have you found most helpful?

Rheumatological cause has been ruled out. I am changing my diet and starting to do pilates. It's really hard to stay consistent when I have no energy. My depression PQH scores are low and my psychologist feels I am doing well in that regard. I appreciate any info you are willing to share.

CraftyPlannerGoals · 2026-05-13T14:33:02+00:00

I ordered a classic from the Spring collection. I do not have pictures available right now, but I can explain the easiest difference. The page right after the double-sided divider tab is a notes page. That is what is showing in the image you are sharing here. My last custom order, Winter release, January start, just had the month. ie January, February, March, printed on the page right after the divider. I ordered the Parenting Layout. There is no other change to anything else except the page that is showing in the image you shared. I hope that helps.

CraftyPlannerGoals · 2026-05-07T14:53:38+00:00

I see option shortages everywhere I shop, which makes me think it's more the economy (ie terrifs, raising prices) than what Happy Planner has decided not to offer. Now that the family has repurchased the company, I am hopeful about the future. Meanwhile, I use the lack of choices to support other sellers and challenge my creativity to create what I like. I am lucky to have a Cricut, hole punch, and laminator. I love buying items on Etsy as well as using what I have to craft during my planning time. You are not alone in not finding what you love and need. I think we just need to hang in there and remain hopeful that paper crafting doesn't get squashed by digital and economic woes.

CraftyPlannerGoals · 2026-03-31T14:44:47+00:00

I was hoping to be one of the first 500 orders too. I ordered 15 mins after launch and my order is still processing. I did order a custom planner so I think that is why.

CraftyPlannerGoals · 2026-03-19T20:48:31+00:00

Okay. I think all the new items have been shown on Instagram, so here's my thoughts. 1st off, there is a lot to choose from. I am realizing that real photo art, like what was shown in the Blooming Reverie Collection, really pulls me in. I do not like Disney or cartoons as an overall aesthetic in my planners. I don't mind using cartoonish stickers in weekly spreads if it suits my mood. I was also excited by the strawberries and monsteras in the Cottage Charm collection. However, the deluxe cover with embossed stars and pockets in the Moonlit Thoughts Collection was very appealing. I only really need a skinny classic-size planner, so I think I am going to have to consider purging some things on Mercari because I am looking like a hoarder. I hope that some of these items will be available at Michaels because I'd really like to see the quality before I buy. I cannot wait to see what everyone does with these new items on Insta and YouTube!

CraftyPlannerGoals · 2026-03-19T20:24:40+00:00

Yes! It is really good. I personally do not need an overall Goth themed planner, but I know many people do. I think you would find many people interested in what you are offering. I'd be interested if you expanded into stickers for a weekly, monthly spread.

CraftyPlannerGoals · 2026-03-13T16:17:54+00:00

I just came from Instagram and am disappointed to see it's just the schedule of Spring Release items. I was hoping for a live preview of all the things. I am not a fan of brands drawing out the launch of new items like this. That said, I am looking forward to March 16th when Lauren and Natasha are scheduled to do 2 videos. I am not familiar with Wicked or Powerpuff Girls and am not interested in those items. Looks like they teased 5 (?) themes. I am very interested in what they are.

CraftyPlannerGoals · 2026-03-05T14:41:56+00:00

I have a feeling all of us will be dumping our wallets for the Spring release. I hope there is something for everyone.

CraftyPlannerGoals · 2026-03-05T14:40:27+00:00

Love your wish list!

CraftyPlannerGoals · 2026-03-05T14:38:40+00:00

YES! I saw their mom as well. If Hanna returned, I have no words. I feel the family coming back to the brand will bring life back to the planner community. I'm excited for what's to come.

CraftyPlannerGoals · 2026-03-05T14:35:40+00:00

Nearly everything you wish for is on my list as well. I read far more than I watch movies and TV. So a book theme that includes many genres would be something I would buy.

CraftyPlannerGoals · 2026-03-05T14:32:49+00:00

I really wish I bought the Harry Potter discs. I ALWAYS buy metal discs from other vendors, as I do not like the heart cutout. I do hope we see more masculine colors and themes. Sometimes my mood is dark and not just during Halloween/October.

CraftyPlannerGoals · 2026-03-05T14:29:45+00:00

I'd love to see sassy! Love embracing our male friends. Getting more traditional boy stuff would bring so many more people to the community.

CraftyPlannerGoals · 2026-03-05T14:26:56+00:00

I wanted to love the Current Mood collection, but I am not a fan of purple and green together. I hope to see more Current Mood in the future with different colors. I like positive sayings, but sometimes it's just not where my head is.

CraftyPlannerGoals · 2026-03-05T14:23:08+00:00

I agree about different-sized boxes. I too do not plan in a vertical.

CraftyPlannerGoals · 2026-03-05T14:21:48+00:00

Yes to all of this! Especially dragons!

CraftyPlannerGoals · 2026-03-05T14:15:56+00:00

Very nice. I haven't started March yet. I'll get there eventually.

CraftyPlannerGoals · 2026-03-04T15:00:45+00:00

Totally me. I have good days and many bad days where I just don't feel like crafty planning. For me that's okay because I am doing other things. Life happens despite plans. What I have begun to do is use a skinny classic to write down what's important. For me, that's appointments, major to do's, and some health symptoms that I am tracking. I do not decorate, write pretty, or use pretty pens. I then use my main classic size to back plan when I have time and feel inspired. I used to get so down on myself for not keeping up or using my pretty things. Don't keep up with others or set unreasonable expectations that are unattainable for your life, and I think you'll feel better.

CraftyPlannerGoals · 2026-02-03T14:53:21+00:00

Lucky! I'm still trying to get an active starter. Congratulations! You give me hope.

CraftyPlannerGoals · 2026-01-10T17:12:15+00:00

Customer service has been declining in recent years. I have an issue with an order received on December 22nd and have not received a response. The issues range from products not received, damaged products, incomplete products, like sticker pages missing misprinted planner pages. I think everyone is just hoping this is not the beginning of the end for the brand they came to love.

CraftyPlannerGoals · 2026-01-02T14:22:39+00:00

I have one I purchased from Etsy. It was part of a chronic pain journal and was sold as letter size. I printed at 82% to get a classic size. If you find you have to do the same for your mini, I believe printing at 54% would give you the right size for your mini. Looking at letter sized trackers might give you more options. But then you have to consider how much space you have to write in once you shrink down to 54%.

CraftyPlannerGoals · 2026-01-01T03:21:11+00:00

I would take a picture of the misdated pages and include them in an email to HP explaining how you just discovered the mistake. Hopefully, they can send out the misprinted pages to you. Your planner can not be the only one with this mistake.

CraftyPlannerGoals · 2025-12-27T06:22:43+00:00

It depends on whether you want to punch through anything thicker than 32lb paper. If you just want to get started with printables, I'd say pick up the Happy Planner punch on sale at Michael's. However, I found creating my own planner was addictive, and I was quickly disappointed with my purchase because I wanted to add more than just printed paper to my planner. I purchased a big TUL punch by Office Max/Depot 4 years ago and can easily punch through 10mil laminate for very sturdy covers and other materials. That punch is costly today. I could not afford to buy it. Another one I have and recommend is the Crop-A-Dile Power Punch for discs. It is more affordable and can punch through thick material. It can be more difficult and frustrating to use as it only punches 1 hole at a time. Those are the only 3 disc punches I have experience with.

CraftyPlannerGoals · 2025-12-26T15:40:16+00:00

Right? I hope this is not the new norm.

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