Depression strikes all ages, races, and income brackets.
It's a very painful but very treatable illness, and there are many options available. Patients taking tricyclics need dosage monitoring, and tricyclics can be fatal in overdoses. Tricyclics, most of which are available generically, are cheaper per pill. SSRIs and other newer drugs are not currently available in generic form and are generally more expensive. SSRIs are easier to take and do not require blood testing.