Hi Xljuce, Welcome to the forums. I hope coming here will also help your depression. The people here are concerned and very willing to help as you can see already. I called my nearby pharmacies to check out the price of a medicine earlier this year. They all were helpful and gladly gave the prices so you can probably do the same thing where you live. I would do it for you but prices vary upon pharmacy and location so I would not be accurate. I'm not sure that the generic is out yet but maybe so. Best wishes for your recovery! Like everything else I know it takes time. I just started on a new antidepressant myself and have to slowly increase so it will be awhile for me to see the results, too. I try to keep busy but I know that it can be difficult to function at that time. Also, I suggest you call your local hotline or emergency or your doctor right away if you begin to feel suicidal. You need immediate help when you feel that way and that's why I suggested those things. I hope you will continue to post here and let us know how it's going. I look forward to hearing from you again. You are not alone and there are people who care.