**3.2 Relieving sufferings; preparing to accept turning points**

Although the turning points in his life occurred about 30 years after entering the sanatorium, for about 10 to 20 years, the negative cycle did not change, and gradually the feeling of despair decreased. Mr. Yamamoto said "Forgetting was the greatest weapon to survival and the insight that eased suffering," maybe this indicated that he was on the path of healing. In addition, as the suffering eased, he reflected "If I stay at sanatorium, I will just die a dog's death. Is this really good?" and he started to review himself objectively.
