I agree. The sterile environment does limit the symptoms a bit but does not devalue the tests. My first NP was in a visually over stimulating room with a leaf blower working outside. the NP doc was clueless about the noise and visual stimuli even though I complained.

My second NP was in a sterile room. I complained that is created an unnatural environment.

Fortunately, both NP Assessments, even though they were 6 years apart, had almost identical results. This included an interpretation that I was faking the test even though the validity score was 98%.

If you were given the MMPI-II, it is often misinterpreted as indicating depression when a better,more thorough review of the elevated scales indicates organic brain injury.

The high IQ is a problem as it allows the subject to be VERY aware of their dysfunctions. It also challenges the NP doc as there is a common belief that PCS will show up with a lower IQ.

Instead of being frustrated with your new you, try using your high intelligence to find new ways of doing things. Work-arounds can create a high functioning life. I have some work-arounds that help me drive.

Your driving struggles make me thing the NP doc has underestimated/misinterpreted your test results.

The two days of sleep after the NP is not uncommon. Too bad the doc does not take that into consideration. The tests are reliable. Too bad we can't say that about the NP doc.

It will be interesting to know some of the scores that were interpreted.

My best to you.