Valium

Well, saw the doctor for a follow-up yesterday and I informed him that Klonopin he prescribed had zero affect on me. Didn't even make me tired and did not take the edge of my anxiety "attacks" (I guess you could call them that).

So, he prescribed me Valium. Again. Nothing. No affect as far as I can tell. I thought this shit was supposed to relax you? So, I don't know. I keep trying it, but in reality, 1-2 bottles of beer have a better effect than the meds.

Maybe Xanax will be next. I know my doctor is worried about possible addiction to these meds, and rightly so, but I see no changes, I don't feel any better, etc... so I don't see any problems with addiction on my end. I guess we'll wait and see.

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Something new I am going to try. I am going to post my NFL Picks for the weekend and the values I have assigned them. I'm in a weekly $10 pool and in the last 2 weeks have won $150. I'm aiming for more obviously.

Week 4 - 14 games = 105 total points

1.) Indy @ NY Jets:  Favored: Indy Spread: 9 My Pick: Indy Value Assigned: 14 - Neither team's defenses are exceptional though I would give the Colts the edge on "D". I don't think the NY Jets can hang with the Indy Offense.

2.) San Diego @ Baltimore:  Favored: San Diego Spread: 2 My Pick: San Diego Value Assigned: 1 - Both Great Defenses. I assigned the lowest value to this game because I think it will be a slug fest and very close. I chose the Chargers because I feel they have the better offense.

3.) Minnesota @ Buffalo:  Favored: Buffalo Spread: 1 My Pick: Minnesota Value Assigned: 7 - Buffalo has a good defense, but so does Minnesota. I think Minnesota's Offense will be better then Buffalo's Defense. Buffalo maybe favored, but I think Minnesota is the better team.

4.) Dallas @ Tenness:  Favored: Dallas Spread: 9.5 My Pick: Dallas Value Assigned: 10 - Tennesse has been playing teams tough, but they just aren't that good. Dallas will run away with this if they protect Bledsoe.

5.) San Franciso @ Kansas City:  Favored: KC Spread: 7 My Pick: KC Value Assigned: 5 - Both teams have injury issues with key players. Neither team has a solid Defense. I give the edge to Kansas City because it is very hard for another team to win in that stadium. I assigned only 5 points because both teams are uncertain and I still don't have a good feel for either of them.

6.) New Orleans @ Carolina:  Favored: Carolina Spread: 7 My Pick: Carolina Value Assigned: 2 - Another toss-up game in my book. With the return of Steve Smith to Carolina, their offense will have more depth. New Orleans is coming off an emotional Monday Night win, and I feel they may not have anythig left in the tank.

7.) Arizona @ Atlanta:  Favored: Atlanta Spread: 7 My Pick: Atlanta Value Assigned: 11 - Atlanta will be looking for redemption after a humiliating loss to New Orleans on Monday night. Arizona has talent, but is inconsistant right now. Atlanta's Defense is good and will be too much for Arizona's Offense.

8.) Miami @ Houston:  Favored: Miami Spread: 3.5 My Pick: Miami Value Assigned: 3 - Miami is over rated. Simply put. They cannot protect D. Culpepper. But, Houston can't protect David Carr. I assigned only 3 points to this game, because I feel it is another toss-up. Houston is due for a win, but Miami I feel is a tad better.

9.) Detroit @ St. Louis:  Favored: St. Louis Spread: 5.5 My Pick: St. Louis Value Assigned: 9 - Both these teams are looking for their identity. St. Louis is adjusting to a new offensive scheme, and Detroit is... well, Detroit. I have to give the edge to the Rams as they have more talent and are playing at home.

10.) New England @ Cincinnati:  Favored: Cincinnati Spread: 6 My Pick: Cincinnati Value Assigned: 13 - It's crazy to bet against the Patriots, and I may pay for it this week. But, these aren't your Patriots of the last 5 years. Tom Brady has NO ONE to throw to. Their Defense is getting old. Cincy on the other hand, is young and full of talent. I consider this game a no-brainer. We'll see.

11.) Jacksonville @ Washington:  Favored: Jacksonville Spread: 3 My Pick: Jacksonville Value Assigned: 6 - Another toss-up game in my eyes. Although Jacksonville has an AWESOME Defense, their offense is lacking. Washington is still trying to discover their identity (which is the Raiders of this Century thanks to Dan Snyder). I'm going with the team with the better D.

12.) Cleveland @ Oakland:  Favored: Cleveland Spread: 2.5 My Pick: Cleveland Value Assigned: 8 - The Raiders suck. Pure and simple. Cleveland isn't much better. But, they have a better coach (sorry Art Shell, but the game has passed you by!). It was hard for me to assign 8 points to this game, because I have no faith in either team, but I can't assign all the toss-up games 1 or 2 points.

13.) Seattle @ Chicago:  Favored: Chicago Spread: 3 My Pick: Chicago Value Assigned: 4 - While Seattle's offense is looking good, Chicago's defense is amazing. Not the Bears of '84-'85, but still pretty good. I've gotta go with the home team and great defense for this game.

14.) Green Bay @ Philly:  Favored: Philadelphia Spread: 11 My Pick: Philly Value Assigned: 12 - Another no-brainer in my mind. Green Bay just can't stack up against Philly. Although the Packers have been on fire the last 2 weeks, I don't think they can bring it a 3rd week against a decent Philly Defense and one hell of an offense.