autotherapy
/ɔːtəˈθɛrəpi/Definitions
1. noun
Self-administered treatment or therapy, often in the form of self-hypnosis or self-guided meditation.
“Through autotherapy, she was able to manage her anxiety without needing professional help.”
2. noun
Treatment of a patient by the patient themselves, especially in the context of pain management or addiction recovery.
“The doctor recommended autotherapy to help the patient manage their chronic pain.”