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.”

Synonyms

  • autogenic training
  • self-help
  • self-treatment

Antonyms

  • allopathy