@article{ref1,
title="Non-erotic self-choking in five psychiatric inpatients",
journal="Journal of clinical psychiatry",
year="1989",
author="Colón, E. A. and Popkin, M. K. and Carlson, Bonnie E.",
volume="50",
number="12",
pages="465-468",
abstract="Recurrent self-choking without suicidal intent has received limited attention in the literature; most reports have focused on the sexual nature of the behavior. The authors describe five psychiatric inpatients who engaged in repeated non-erotic self-choking. Similarities in clinical features of the cases include a history of substance abuse (including abuse of volatile substances), aggressive behaviors, a chronic history of psychotic symptoms leading to repeated long-term hospitalizations, and a sense of relief or pleasure, but no overt sexual stimulation, caused by self-choking. The possible role of limbic system dysfunction in this behavior is considered.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0160-6689",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}