On the flip side, I went to see a psychiatrist once while I was in complete denial of my diagnosis, and she believed me. No evaluation. This led to me being prescribed an anti-depressant, which caused a manic episode and set off a year of rapid cycling. I wish now that she had been more rigorous in her attempt to diagnose me and not just take my word for it that I didn't have bipolar. A thorough interview would have easily revealed that I do.