Is there a term or word for solving a problem that one created oneself?

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Solution 1:

One word that comes to mind is undo, which carries the meaning of rolling back to a point before an action was carried out. To cover the whole process, though, you would still need to use another word like fault-correction.

There is also the more general term, process, which admittedly does not specifically indicate that there was a problem. However, your general situation is covered by this word.

It depends a little on how you plan to use the term.

Solution 2:

A word that may work for you is to atone.

verb (used without object), atoned, atoning.

  1. to make amends or reparation, as for an offense or a crime, or for an offender (usually followed by for): to atone for one's sins.
  2. to make up, as for errors or deficiencies (usually followed by for): to atone for one's failings.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/atone

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