Dissociative Disorders Disorders in which a person appears to experience a sudden loss of memory or change in identity, often in response to a stressful situation Person's conscious awareness is said to dissociate (become separated) from painful memories, thoughts and feelings Dissociative identity disorder - 2+ distinct identities seem to alternately control the person's behavior  Some question whether this disorder exists Dissociative amnesia – characterized by partial or total inability to recall past experiences and important information  Usually in response to traumatic events or very stressful situations Dissociative fugue – characterized by suddenly and inexplicably leaving home and taking on a new identity with no memory of a former life
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