People with dissociative identity disorder develop fractured parts of their identity to cope with trauma, which can cause amnesia and disconnect.

Dissociative fugue is when a person’s mind detaches from reality, causing a state of temporary memory loss. Often, people in this state will go somewhere else and later have no memory of how they got ...

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What Is Dissociative Identity Disorder? Dissociative identity disorder (DID), previously known as multiple personality disorder, is a complex psychological condition caused by many things. These ...

Dissociative fugue, formerly called psychogenic fugue, is one of a group of conditions called dissociative disorders. The word fugue comes from the Latin word for "flight." People with dissociative ...

Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a condition in which an individual has two or more distinct personality states or identities. It was previously known as multiple personality disorder. A person ...

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Dissociation, or a disconnect from reality, may shield you from distress and traumatic experiences. But this defense mechanism can affect your emotional health over time. Here’s how to manage it.

How do I know if I need therapy for dissociation? People who experience dissociation have difficulties remembering things such as personal information, including basics like their name and address.

Editor's Note: This story contains graphic descriptions that some readers may find disturbing. Ron Blake understands trauma. He also understands what it's like to work through it. Blake was raped more ...

For many years, I thought it was normal not to remember large parts of your life. I remember very little of school, and my memories of home were very specific. I do remember being outdoors, playing in ...