A "self-made problem" refers to a situation where an individual has created an issue for themselves. When we talk about synonyms for this phrase, some of the words that come to mind include self-inflicted problem, self-imposed predicament, self-induced difficulty, self-produced trouble, and self-generated complication. All of these words signify that the person has brought upon themselves a situation or trouble that they could have avoided if they had acted differently or made a different decision. It is important to recognize when we have created problems for ourselves through our actions or inaction and take steps to correct them.