Well, I'm back! With a completely new attitude! :-)

benshobbies · 11-01-2012, 10:23 PM

Hey Guys,

Its me, benshobbies! I'm back from my 2 month deactivation and ebay selling fast with a whole new attitude & a new level of maturity. Learned an awful lot over the past two months about finances & budgeting. Also learned a lot about taking financial responsibility and taking responsibility for my actions & words.

Life has never been sweeter. I really had a big victory over my anxiety & my fears of death in September. On August 30th, My doctor was going to put me on anxiety meds in my next appointment. I stunned my psychologist completely when I told him I no longer have any fears of death in me at all! Or the anxious thoughts that were causing me so much struggles before. I'm even getting more and more comfortable with who I am as a person and really easing into my life!

Its been an amazing life the past 2 months & I'm back on track financially. Now the test is to see if I can keep this attitude up, even when I go back to doing some things that I used to do.

Hope I didn't miss much! Its good to be back!

Benjamin

Clarka3 · 11-01-2012, 10:25 PM

welcome back Ben

first.

DanShakespeare · 11-01-2012, 10:29 PM

Welcome back!

ToppsCollector1 · 11-01-2012, 10:37 PM

I believe that struggles like what you have gone through are a part of life. While we all experience different forms of struggle they all allow us to change or learn from our past and we are able to benefit from it.

On a much happier note glad to see you're back and well!

And since you mentioned eBay and other selling sites, have you tried a site called Listia? Its like eBay but it has a few differences. If you haven't try it, theres a signup link in my sig!

To reiterate, glad you've returned an may your life go well from here on!

mikebsch · 11-01-2012, 10:38 PM

I don't know you, but welcome back. Hope everything goes as planned

ilovethelakings · 11-01-2012, 10:41 PM

May life continue to go well for you. Welcome back.

37Jetson · 11-01-2012, 10:45 PM

Bless you Ben! Your PM meant a lot to me. Thanks again.

Stay strong!

ssbledsoe · 11-01-2012, 10:47 PM

Congrats on a breakthrough and welcome back.

VWBUS1978 · 11-01-2012, 10:51 PM

Awesome! Welcome back

What helped you change? Or did you help yourself?

alexlazarevich · 11-01-2012, 10:52 PM

Good to have you back.

monkeymcgee · 11-01-2012, 10:53 PM

Welcome back, Ben. Glad to hear you're doing well

TheBurg · 11-01-2012, 10:55 PM

I don't think we've interacted on this site, but happy to see you overcome your issues.

migraine · 11-01-2012, 11:02 PM

who are you

benshobbies · 11-01-2012, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by VWBUS1978

Awesome! Welcome back

What helped you change? Or did you help yourself?

Prayer. My faith in Jesus Christ saved me. Was really struggling one day with anxiety & depression and it was like God spoke to me and said "Ben, give me your fear of death." I repented of the fear & my life changed almost instantly. It was so gripping on me that it took control of my life & completely gripped me with fears and worries. Almost like my fear was controlling me and how I acted. Now that I gave my fears and worries to Christ I no longer have those gripping fears & my life has changed for the better.

TheBurg · 11-01-2012, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by migraine

who are you

Do you collect cards? (pretty sure I poached this line from someone, but it has a nice ring to it.)

migraine · 11-01-2012, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBurg

Do you collect cards? (pretty sure I poached this line from someone, but it has a nice ring to it.)

Im here for the chicks

benshobbies · 11-01-2012, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBurg

Do you collect cards? (pretty sure I poached this line from someone, but it has a nice ring to it.)

All sorts of cards. :-)

Have rearranged my room into a business setting now that we have the new heating system. Opens up more space to store more cards too!

WilsonValdez · 11-01-2012, 11:55 PM

Glad to see you back...you're a good dude! Welcome back to the boards

SportCardBuffet · 11-02-2012, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benshobbies

Prayer. My faith in Jesus Christ saved me. Was really struggling one day with anxiety & depression and it was like God spoke to me and said "Ben, give me your fear of death." I repented of the fear & my life changed almost instantly. It was so gripping on me that it took control of my life & completely gripped me with fears and worries. Almost like my fear was controlling me and how I acted. Now that I gave my fears and worries to Christ I no longer have those gripping fears & my life has changed for the better.

What a great thing to happen for sure, after all he's the only one who can save you in the end. Like you & Kelly Clarkson said "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger"

Welcome back Ben.

AKHMERICA · 11-02-2012, 12:33 AM

I don't know who you are but I'm assuming you're the bomb digitty

Welcome back! (Can I say that? Or would "Hi there! I'm AKHMERICA" be more appropriate)

The Madbacker · 11-02-2012, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benshobbies

Prayer. My faith in Jesus Christ saved me. Was really struggling one day with anxiety & depression and it was like God spoke to me and said "Ben, give me your fear of death." I repented of the fear & my life changed almost instantly. It was so gripping on me that it took control of my life & completely gripped me with fears and worries. Almost like my fear was controlling me and how I acted. Now that I gave my fears and worries to Christ I no longer have those gripping fears & my life has changed for the better.

Good luck.

cruiserdaddy7 · 11-02-2012, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benshobbies

Hey Guys,

Its me, benshobbies! I'm back from my 2 month deactivation and ebay selling fast with a whole new attitude & a new level of maturity. Learned an awful lot over the past two months about finances & budgeting. Also learned a lot about taking financial responsibility and taking responsibility for my actions & words.

Life has never been sweeter. I really had a big victory over my anxiety & my fears of death in September. On August 30th, My doctor was going to put me on anxiety meds in my next appointment. I stunned my psychologist completely when I told him I no longer have any fears of death in me at all! Or the anxious thoughts that were causing me so much struggles before. I'm even getting more and more comfortable with who I am as a person and really easing into my life!

Its been an amazing life the past 2 months & I'm back on track financially. Now the test is to see if I can keep this attitude up, even when I go back to doing some things that I used to do.

Hope I didn't miss much! Its good to be back!

Benjamin

Congratulations. You are part of an increasingly rare breed who can get through life without the need of medicine to help you through a rough patch. Strong minded people who can pull themselves off the floor are getting tough to find as so many weak minded individuals have become dependent on prescription drugs to get by. Best of luck maintaining your new attitude. You should truly be proud of yourself.

fullmetal · 11-02-2012, 08:03 AM

Welcome back to the land of insanity. We welcome you with crazy open arms. We all are loony.

monkeymcgee · 11-02-2012, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruiserdaddy7

Congratulations. You are part of an increasingly rare breed who can get through life without the need of medicine to help you through a rough patch. Strong minded people who can pull themselves off the floor are getting tough to find as so many weak minded individuals have become dependent on prescription drugs to get by. Best of luck maintaining your new attitude. You should truly be proud of yourself.

jlzinck · 11-02-2012, 08:27 AM

Good for you Ben. You are a complete 180 degree turn from a certain member who shall not be mentioned.

Keep up your positive attitude and keep moving forward.

11-01-2012, 10:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
benshobbies Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Berkshire County, MA Posts: 3,709 benshobbies benshobbies	Well, I'm back! With a completely new attitude! :-) Hey Guys, Its me, benshobbies! I'm back from my 2 month deactivation and ebay selling fast with a whole new attitude & a new level of maturity. Learned an awful lot over the past two months about finances & budgeting. Also learned a lot about taking financial responsibility and taking responsibility for my actions & words. Life has never been sweeter. I really had a big victory over my anxiety & my fears of death in September. On August 30th, My doctor was going to put me on anxiety meds in my next appointment. I stunned my psychologist completely when I told him I no longer have any fears of death in me at all! Or the anxious thoughts that were causing me so much struggles before. I'm even getting more and more comfortable with who I am as a person and really easing into my life! Its been an amazing life the past 2 months & I'm back on track financially. Now the test is to see if I can keep this attitude up, even when I go back to doing some things that I used to do. Hope I didn't miss much! Its good to be back! Benjamin __________________ "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger" Supercollecting the Brooklyn Dodgers & Michael Egnew, Collecting Red Sox & Boston Celtics. Almost always buying with paypal!

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Clarka3 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 7,604 Clarka3	welcome back Ben first. __________________ THE Luke Kuechly Super Collector pending: JK-Amsterdam (8 lot), BillyClapper (2 ET), 03cobrakid (DMac)

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ToppsCollector1 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: None Posts: 2,951 cubs802 ToppsCollector1	I believe that struggles like what you have gone through are a part of life. While we all experience different forms of struggle they all allow us to change or learn from our past and we are able to benefit from it. On a much happier note glad to see you're back and well! And since you mentioned eBay and other selling sites, have you tried a site called Listia? Its like eBay but it has a few differences. If you haven't try it, theres a signup link in my sig! To reiterate, glad you've returned an may your life go well from here on! __________________ Why cant we all just get along? My blog: thetoppscollector.wordpress.com Sunsfan8 PTS: 12922 RIP bballcardkid4

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ilovethelakings Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Up on a hill with a signal. Posts: 10,894 I know a place where you can say and post what you want. Don't be afraid to ask me for more info.	May life continue to go well for you. Welcome back. __________________ Looking for A&G, Goodwin, Gypsy Queen, Champ's etc minis and Topps Olympic relics, pins, etc. for my daughter and refractors for my son Personal GU's Favs: Kings, Angels, Broncos, Packers, Steelers, international teams Today I can truly say I am a fan of the Kings of the NHL

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mikebsch Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Thornton, Colorado Posts: 3,217	I don't know you, but welcome back. Hope everything goes as planned

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37Jetson Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Central PA Posts: 7,524 Tigers1984WS	Bless you Ben! Your PM meant a lot to me. Thanks again. Stay strong! __________________ Greed makes weak people do some incredibly weak things - Andrewjones

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ssbledsoe Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,318 ssbledsoe	Congrats on a breakthrough and welcome back. __________________ Current Needs: Drew Bledsoe 2009 BTL Auto's O,T,S; Buybacks; Butler Bulldogs (Gordon Hayward, Shelvin Mack, Matt Howard); Looking for the following: Alfonzo Dennard '12 TC Superfractor; Chandler Jones '12 TC and Bowman Sterling Superfractors; Please PM me with details

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VWBUS1978 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SOUTH JERSEY Posts: 5,027 Vwbus1978 Vwbus1978	Awesome! Welcome back What helped you change? Or did you help yourself? __________________ the fact that we exist, in a universe of sheer randomness, is scientific proof that there are aliens. we are the aliens. i can say that with 100% accuracy.

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monkeymcgee Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: VA Posts: 5,419 I will sell no more forever	Welcome back, Ben. Glad to hear you're doing well __________________ Reformed sports collector/seller, now strictly collecting non-sports sketches and loving it! - \| - I no longer sell cards on eBay or through here. I will consider trades. My sketch collection: http://sketchcollectors.com/gallery.php?user_id=727

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AKHMERICA Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 1,120 AKHMERICA	I don't know who you are but I'm assuming you're the bomb digitty Welcome back! (Can I say that? Or would "Hi there! I'm AKHMERICA" be more appropriate) __________________ "(The meaning of life is) to live life the best we can and love everybody around us. If our life is simple and short, it is up to us to give it a purpose with love."- Unknown 8-year old girl 2012 Chrome Sets: Refractor=(73/220) 33% Orange =(70/220) 31% Xfractor=(52/220) 23%

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fullmetal Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,896	Welcome back to the land of insanity. We welcome you with crazy open arms. We all are loony.

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jlzinck Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 11,705 jlzinck	Good for you Ben. You are a complete 180 degree turn from a certain member who shall not be mentioned. Keep up your positive attitude and keep moving forward. __________________ http://vaughnlive.tv/jlzinck http://www.ustream.tv/channel/jon-s-box-breaks-and-more

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