I was diagnosed with cancer. My doctor removed the tumor in endoscopic surgery. I have recently recovered enough to do house work. However, I feel anxious when I am alone. I have a fear of cancer recurrence. My husband is optimistic, and does not understand my anxiety. (70’s Female)
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It is time to ask your family for help. Your anxiety will be relieved when your family understands it.
Shinji ―Words from Kami(*1)―
Live with principle seeking a home in harmony.
The kokoro of family members will naturally nestle, become one, and grow to live supporting each other.
Through family interactions, anxiety and ambivalence of kokoro will subside.
“He will not listen to me.” “He will not understand me.” If you have such thoughts in your mind, it is time to reflect on the relationship between you and your husband. A husband and wife are supposed to share their thoughts and help each other at anytime. In order to establish such relationship, first thing to work on is, to strive to be a wife that your husband wants to support. Listen and try to understand what your husband thinks. And, talk to him about your anxiety and that you want his help honestly. When your feelings towards your husband are changed, the relationship will definitely change.
*1 Kami: Great power above named Ōyamanezunomikoto; the source of all life.