Recovery Stories -Living Beyond Symptoms-

The theme of the Mental Health & Morita Therapy Seminar Vol.6 is “Recovery Stories -Living Beyond Symptoms-.” Speakers are Midori Fujimura and Shinji Kikuchi. They are members of NPO Seikatsu no Hakkenkai. Two cases illustrate recovery through Morita therapy. After retirement, Ms. Fujimura developed anxiety symptoms such as fear of blood pressure checks and weight loss. Diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, she learned Morita therapy through books, a self-help group, and telephone counseling, and gradually recovered. Mr. Kikuchi suffered from social anxiety and later depression. By relearning Morita therapy, he accepted emotions without judging them and continued daily life, leading to relief from his symptoms.