There's quite a bit more to it than just sadness. It doesn't necessarily look like a morose person, like it can be, are you really tired all the time? That can actually be depression presenting itself. I think feelings of self, like low self worth, which maybe with him isn't like how you think of it conventionally where it's like,. I'm fat or I'm ugly or I hate myself or like no one should love me"
In our final episode of Season 1 we discuss the life and trials of George Bailey and attempt to answer the question of whether "Wonderful" is a fair assessment. We debate whether George's symptoms are primarily based in depression or anxiety as well as debate the co-morbidity of depression, anxiety, and trauma. We detail the treatments available to help George as he faces his existential crisis. Tune in to find out more and Happy Holidays to all!
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