Hi rockyMTNrider --
I have a similar experience. At my bottom with alcohol, I was very depressed. I successfully got sober with the help of AA. But starting at about 9 months, my state was getting dark. I thought it was PAWS and stretched sobriety out past a year to a miserable 13 months, then relapsed.
After 3 weeks, I knew I had to add something to my plan. I became willing to take a big step for me -- but looking back, if you're already admitted you're an alcoholic and gone to AA, you've already taken some big steps -- so I saw a psychiatrist and went on Lexapro for depression. It's been almost 3 years & I've had to adjust meds a few times, but I'm stable & sober.
I really didn't want to be on psychopharm, and still wish I were naturally "sane." But in my experience, psychopharm has allowed me to make amazing improvements in my life. I'm still the same person, anxiety and morbid streak and all, but I don't go into mental tailspins anymore.
I wish you luck, and hope to read more of your posts!