You discovered a seldom discussed fact about psychiatrists and many professionals who think they should be the ultimate gatekeepers.  You don't bring them advice.  You don't field a potential diagnosis.  You don't present your own research about possible treatment plans.  You just graciously submit to their authority.

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A lot of psychiatrists now like to prescribe antidepressants to bipolar patients so long as the patient is on at least one mood stabilizer or anti manic drug.  Truth is antidepressants mostly suck and rival placebos except for side effects.  Placebos are actually better once you factor in that part of the equation.