What Is Dissociative Fugue?
Dissociative fugue is a form of reversible amnesia that involves personality, memories, and personal identity.
This pop in of temporary amnesia may last hours, days, weeks, months, or longer.
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In general, thedissociative disordersinvolve impairment of identity, perception, consciousness, and memory.
Symptoms of Dissociative Fugue
What are the symptoms of dissociative fugue?
That is because, from the perspective of the person, the new identity is their actual identity.
It is only when this becomes challenged that issues may present themselves.
Diagnosis of Dissociative Fugue
How is dissociative fugue diagnosed?
Methods of Diagnosis
An assessment for dissociative fugue would generally start with a medical and neurological examination.
Prevalence
Dissociative fugue is rare with some estimates being around 0.2 percent of the population.
Causes of Dissociative Fugue
What are the causes of dissociative fugue?
Below is a list of some potential related causes.
If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.
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Treatment of Dissociative Fugue
The duration of the forgotten events can vary.
Some episodes resolve rapidly, while others can persist for years.
There may be multiple episodes.
Prevention
The best prevention involves treating the underlying problem and/or removing the threat that caused the episode.
Below are some suggestions.
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