Dora: regaining self-esteem

Patient: Dora, 69 years old

Institution: Caritas
Therapists: Silvia and Alicia

Dora's background

She was born in the Province of Corrientes in a family with 8 kids (she was the third out of eight). She moved to Buenos Aires about 30 years ago, had 5 kids (4 boys, 1 girl). She has separated from her last partner and father of her last two kids; however, they continue living in the same house. She currently works as a dressmaker and as a cleaning lady for offices.

Dora's complaints

She feels phobia regarding elevators and escalators, very anguished, sad, worried about the family situation and frequently, when she is outside her house, she gets lost, doesn’t know where she is and how to go back home (spatial confusion).

Dora's treatment

The following flower essences were prescribed in slightly different combinations during several months:

Cognis in order to increase her spatial orientation

Waratah to decrease her anguish and despair

Boronia to calm down her mind and being able to control her thought pattern

Mountain Devil to decrease hatred, anger and resentment toward her last husband

Mimulus to overcome fears of getting lost in the street and strengthen her self- esteem

Cherry Plum and Chicory to let go family attachments and overcome the despair that used to come from feeling lost

Cherry Plum and Chicory

Oregon Grape to decrease her distrust

Angelica to feel an “angelical” protection

Dora's outcome

Currently, Dora feels stronger, her self-esteem has increased, and her spatial orientation has clearly improved. She is confident and optimistic, thinking that she will be able to make even more changes in the future.