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Published Online: 1989, pp. 155–306

Use of Lithium Carbonate in the Treatment of Autoerotic Asphyxia

John A. Cesnik, M.D., and Eli Coleman, Ph.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 43, Number 2

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1989.43.2.277

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We report the successful use of lithium carbonate to promptly extinguish life-threatening behavior in a case of autoerotic asphyxia occurring in a 26-year-old male. In addition to his paraphilia, the patient met the DSM-III-R criteria for dysthymia, and had an avoidant personality disorder secondary to verbal, physical and sexual abuse inflicted during childhood and adolescence.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 43 • Number 2 • 1989, pp. 155–306

Pages: 277 - 286

PubMed: 2502035

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Published in print: 1989, pp. 155–306

Published online: 30 April 2018

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John A. Cesnik, M.D.^†

Minneapolis, MN

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Eli Coleman, Ph.D.^‡

Minneapolis, MN

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Notes

Portions of this paper were presented at the 2nd National Conference on Sexual Compulsivity/Addiction, September 20, 1988, Minneapolis, MN.

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Instructor, Program in Human Sexuality, Department of Family Practice and Community Health, University of Minnesota Medical School.

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Associate Professor, Program in Human Sexuality, Department of Family Practice and Community Health, University of Minnesota Medical School. Mailing address: Program in Human Sexuality, 2630 University Ave., S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55414.

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Use of Lithium Carbonate in the Treatment of Autoerotic Asphyxia

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