self-induced
Brought upon oneself
Self-induced describes something brought about by one's own actions rather than external causes.
A self-induced coma results from deliberate overdose.
Self-induced vomiting is a symptom of eating disorders.
The term often carries a note of responsibility or blame: His problems are entirely self-induced.
Done on purpose
- deliberateConsciously chosen, not accidental
- willfulIntentionally unyielding
- premeditatedPlanned before acting
- purposefulDone with intention
controlled · elective · conscious · volitional · autonomous · discretionary · chosen · planned
Inactive therapeutic substitute
- noceboHarm from negative expectation
- somatizationMental distress expressed physically
- psychogenicCaused by the mind
- conversionAct of changing states
hypochondria · factitious · hysteria · suggestion · mind-body · stress-related · functional · imagined
Persistent apprehensive distress
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- panicUncontrollable sudden fear
- insomniaPersistent inability to rest
- ruminationProlonged, repetitive thinking
overthinking · paranoia · depression · guilt · shame · fear · worry · obsession
Expelling stomach contents orally
- purgingForcible elimination of unwanted
- abortionEnding a pregnancy
- comaUnwakeable unconsciousness
- hypnosisInduced trance state
fever · hypothermia · tachycardia · asphyxiation · labor · miscarriage · seizure · bradycardia
Consuming beyond bodily needs
- purgingForcible elimination of unwanted
- fastingDeliberate food avoidance
- cuttingDividing via sharp edge
- smokingInhaling burning tobacco
drinking · gambling · nail-biting · hair-pulling · tanning · hoarding · restricting · burning
intentional
Done on purpose
- deliberateConsciously chosen, not accidental
- willfulIntentionally unyielding
- premeditatedPlanned before acting
purposeful · controlled · elective · conscious · volitional · autonomous · discretionary · chosen · planned · selective
placebo
Inactive therapeutic substitute
- noceboHarm from negative expectation
- somatizationMental distress expressed physically
- psychogenicCaused by the mind
conversion · hypochondria · factitious · hysteria · suggestion · mind-body · stress-related · functional · imagined · subjective
anxiety
Persistent apprehensive distress
rumination · overthinking · paranoia · depression · guilt · shame · fear · worry · obsession · phobia
vomiting
Expelling stomach contents orally
hypnosis · fever · hypothermia · tachycardia · asphyxiation · labor · miscarriage · seizure · bradycardia · emesis
overeating
Consuming beyond bodily needs
- purgingForcible elimination of unwanted
- fastingDeliberate food avoidance
- cuttingDividing via sharp edge
smoking · drinking · gambling · nail-biting · hair-pulling · tanning · hoarding · restricting · burning · scratching
self-inducedimposed
Forced onto others
inflicted · external · exogenous · circumstantial · situational
self-inducedinvoluntary
Not under conscious control
unintentional · unwilled · forced · compelled · coerced
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