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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I feel for you guys.  Just b/c your wife works doesn't mean she's not isolated.  If she's having trouble connecting to others that way the case at work as well.

In terms of her connection to the kids, I would try to find family-friendly outings or activities that engage everyone so her lack of connection doesn't seem so obvious and your kids can feel that she's interacting with them even if she's not there emotionally yet.  Going on a short hike or to the zoo, making pizza at home for example.  It can be hard to motivate depressed people in to doing things so start small, but make it a weekly thing.

Continuing therapy sounds like a good thing, but try to encourage you wife to pursue a personal interest of hers, e.g., coffee w/a friend, reading (maybe a book club), photography, cooking, knitting, biking? It's hard to feel like you can give of yourself when you feel empty inside.

Lastly, make sure to take time for yourself and take care of yourself.  Wishing you guys all the best.[/quote]

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