self-deprivation
noun
self-dep·ri·va·tion
ˌself-ˌde-prə-ˈvā-shən 
also -ˌdē-ˌprī-
: voluntary denial of oneself from possessing, using, consuming, or enjoying something desired
… my choice to eat for health … is not an act of self-deprivation, it's an act of self-care.—
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The sun’s alignment with Saturn encourages self-restraint, not self-deprivation.
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“Self-deprivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-deprivation. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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