Longitudinal Study of a Femme Fatale

Summary

A case of a woman with depression. When I first presented the case I called it a ‘Longitudinal Study of a Femme fatale’ as I still do, but in fact it is not a ‘real’ femme fatale. She is a real worker who wants to move forward in life and keeps looking for something ‘higher’. In this case it is ‘the ideal relationship like the one her parents have’. Her fate was that in this search she met some very immoral men (Fluor). These men couldn't fulfil her need for protection (Calcarea) and relieve her incertitude (Silica). Finally in a new relationship she found her rest.

Key words

Lapis albus - White stone - Calcarea silico-fluorica - Depression - Immorality - Luxury - Incertitude - Need for protection

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