Def staying busy is so key! And exercise as well but I know when ur in it it’s so hard to move.
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I don’t have a perfect suggestion, I am newly sober and in that same boat. Every day is different, but when it’s really really bad like can’t get out of bed bad. Go back to the basics. Enough sleep, decent food. I’ve tried just to do one or two tiny victories on those days. Even if it’s laying in bed and listening to a guided mediation, journaling those feelings. On better days. Go through the motions. I’ve tried just going for a short walk, cleaning up, talking with a friend, yoga, anything to try and change your mind. I’ve been in and out of depression and I find just giving yourself grace as much as you possibly can does help.
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I love this! Thank you for sharing 
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I didn’t know for a long time that what I was dealing with was actually depression.
What helped me was starting to learn. I read a lot of self-help books, listened to podcasts, and looked for information anywhere I could find it. The more I learned, the more awareness I gained.
I also stayed active in communities like Loosid. Whenever people shared their stories, I engaged as much as I could. To be honest, I found a lot of my answers through other people’s experiences.
After I’d done as much as I could on my own, I found a therapist. Psychotherapy helped me understand what had happened to me, how the nervous system works, and introduced me to somatic therapy. I still practice somatic techniques every day because they’ve made a big difference for me.
Another thing I discovered was that I was severely anemic and malnourished. I had to learn how to nourish my body, which definitely wasn’t at the top of my list at first because, let’s be honest, who actually gets excited about eating healthy? 
None of this happened overnight. It took me about five years, and I’m still learning. The fact that you’re asking these questions tells me you’re already moving in the right direction.
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Thank you Crissy! I appreciate the suggestions
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You need to get to meetings lil momma! Get some sober friends doing sober stuff. Journal. Make plans. Learn Spanish. Just stay sober things will get better:)))
Step work, writing, therapist, and time
I will start a conversation with a doctor. When my wife passed away I went to go talk to a doctor about my wife passing away.