Ring finger autophagy after spouse’s death

Self-mutilation is defined as self-injury to body tissue without conscious suicidal intent. Self-mutilative behavior can be seen in the context of many psychiatric disorders. Auditory hallucinations in form of voices giving orders increase the risk of self-mutilation. We report a case of “major depressive disorder with psychotic features” who had cut and eat his ring finger in respond to his deceased wife’s ordering voice. [Anadolu Psikiyatri Derg 2016; 17(0.300): 24-26]