Those meeting are good. I have been to both and went to codependents for a long while and read all the books. I also go now to Al-anon which is the same 12 steps. A great way of life. I always though everyone should have those 12 steps and the tools. They are for everyone. Try to get a sponsor there that you can work with. I would even ask after the meetings if someone would be your sponser.

You are doing the right things. I would buy the work book too. Sometimes depression take a while to go away but doing all the things that can help will make it go away faster.

You might check in either meeting if they go afterwards for coffee or something. Thats a good way to make friends. Its scary at first but in time you will fit right in and make great friends.