TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1989//
TI  - Non-erotic self-choking in five psychiatric inpatients
JO  - Journal of clinical psychiatry
A1  - Colón, E. A.
A1  - Popkin, M. K.
A1  - Carlson, Bonnie E.
SP  - 465
EP  - 468
VL  - 50
IS  - 12
N2  - 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> 
LA  - en
SN  - 0160-6689
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -