After The Brew: When Depression Forces You to Stop

Darren opens up about calling off work twice in one week — not because of physical illness, but because of a depression cycle that wouldn't let him get out of bed. He's not ready to share all of it yet, but he's sharing what he can. With stats from the National Institute of Mental Health showing over 21 million U.S. adults experienced a major depressive episode in 2021, he wants his listeners to know one thing: depression is real, and you are not alone.After The Brew, Darren Watts, Afternoon Coffee Break, depression, major depression, mental health, calling off work, depression cycle, NIMH, mental health statistics, neurodivergent, ADHD, anxiety, Black podcast, vulnerability, you are not alone, pushing through, depression is real, mental health awareness,