First, I would make sure to work with a pdoc. Don't go it alone. Second, I would make sure to give the meds enough time to work. It can take 8 weeks or more for a med to start working. And by "start working," I don't mean that your symptoms will completely disappear--it means that you will start to see a reduction in symptoms. Most people do not fully recover from an episode of depression, for example, for 18 months to 3 years, and that is while they are on an antidepressant and in therapy. Third, I would see a therapist--weekly at least. Many of them will work on a sliding scale or refer you to someone else if their fee is too high. BTW, it's great that you are eating healthy and exercising. Keep it up, and make sure you are sleeping 7-9 hours per night as well. It's also great that you have a girlfriend you feel close to and want to stay with. Hang in there.