Sadly, it is true.
Worst of all, if you have been diagnosed "Bi-Polar" (any form), you should never be on an anti-depressant. I was told this by multiple psychiatrists and two from ones in the field of research and development.

As for "it's the money." Welcome to the United States. Insurance and Big Pharma is money. They are on the stock market, have CEO's making bonuses I won't earn in my lifetime, and live on the sick. It is the most complicated thing you can think of, and yet we the citizens have let it happen. It has to end.

Now, to be productive.
I would look for alternative sources. You as the patient have the right to look for a different Psychiatrist. And if you go to one and present information showing you are informed and know that Bi-Polar and Anti-Depressants do not mix, if you find a good one they will have respect for you. Will it be easy? No. But in the end, when the doctors get a big head and think they know all, it is your body and your health. You hold all rights, even though they play a good game to try and make you think otherwise.

Don't give up, and know I know all to well this rant. And trust me, mine was a hell of a lot longer than yours.

Keep your chin up and keep fighting,
All the best,
Matt.