Thanks for sharing! You are doing all the "right things" one thing that has really helped me in addition to all the meetings and groups was getting involved in strenuous exercise. There is no way to stay "Depressed" while working out (running, weightlifting, push ups, brisk walking, jogging etc.)
It is a great outlet, makes you feel and look better and totally helps with the "moods"! When you feel yourself down and starting to dwell, assides from picking up the phone and calling someone such as a friend or sponsor, try taking a 5 minute jog around the block, or try doing 5 pushups or any other type of physical activity you can think of. This should help. Couple that with meetings and therapy etc, and you will find that each day you will get stronger and feel a bit better. Life always is full of up and downs but when we are sober we are really able to live and be in control of our own destiny much more then when we are letting the bottle control our choices.
We cannot control everything in this world of course but we can control whether we are going to pick up today or whether we are going to make the most of the day we have by taking positive action. You are taking positive action, pat yourself on the back and remember to be proud of that fact that you are working towards a brighter future starting with today! Congratulations and keep up the great work.
I love the Yoda quote by the way, it is so true!
All the best!