How Sleep & Recovery Changes With Age
By Sarah Chen, PsyD • 1/26/2026
There's a conversation I keep having with clients — different faces, different stories, but the same underlying theme.
What's Really Going On
Okay, let's get practical. Enough theory.
The World Health Organization estimates that this affects approximately 1 in 4 people globally at some point in their lives. If you're reading this, the math says several of your close friends are dealing with something similar — they just haven't told you.
Why This Matters More Than You Think
This is the part most people skip, but it might be the most important section.
I remember my own experience with this vividly. It was a Tuesday — I don't know why I remember that — and I was sitting in my car in a parking lot, unable to go inside the grocery store. Not because of anything dramatic. Just... couldn't do it. If you've been there, you know the feeling.
What I've Seen Work
This is the part most people skip, but it might be the most important section.
The World Health Organization estimates that this affects approximately 1 in 4 people globally at some point in their lives. If you're reading this, the math says several of your close friends are dealing with something similar — they just haven't told you.
What to Try This Week
This is the part most people skip, but it might be the most important section.
When I was in training, my supervisor said something that I still think about: "People don't come to therapy because they're broken. They come because they're stuck." There's a crucial difference.
If I could leave you with one thing, it's this: you're not failing at feeling better. You're learning. And learning is messy and slow and frustrating. But it works, eventually, if you keep showing up.
NEHA is here to support your wellness journey, but we always encourage connecting with a licensed professional for ongoing mental health concerns.