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Hi LeighAnn: I am surprised by all the diagnoses you have been given. I haven't met you, but would be curious; have you ever had a manic episode? In order to be diagnosed as Bipolar, you need to have had at least one manic episode. I would go to this website: Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder  and see if you have had these symptoms.  What test did you take before the QEEG? Was it the TOVA? These tests are good but not completely reliable. Since you have just come through a divorce, I would expect your stress level to be high and that could easily cause depression (or grief), agitation, confusion, anxiety, disorganization, and fatigue, to name just a few. If you never had problems in school, I wouldn't assume that you had ADD/ADHD, or necessarily a cognitive disorder. I read dozens of doctor's reports every day and quite frankly, am astounded by some of the diagnoses that I see with little basis. Psychologists and Neuropsychologists (both doctors) specialize in these kinds of diagnoses and use a series of tests to determine the presence of both ADHD and Cognitive disorders. Brain waves don't necessarily tell the whole story.  I do diagnostic testing for ADHD, and treat it with Neurofeedback and never rely on just the TOVA or even the QEEG for diagnosis. If the person is a young student, I ask the parents to get testing done, and read the Teacher's Questionnaires. If the patient is an adult I get a thorough history and often request testing at our office for ADHD (besides the TOVA). Again, I have never met you, but what I would do (if it were me), is stick with your counselor if you like her, and when possible, perhaps seek a second opinion. I realize that this can be expensive but we are talking about your life and your brain. Never forget that you are the expert on yourself. If you are uncomfortable with what a doctor is telling you, don't hesitate to seek answers from someone else. Good luck, Dr. Diana Walcutt  The Stress Masters
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