Dissociative Fugue

Definition

Dissociative fugue is a rare condition in which a person suddenly, without planning or warning, travels far from home or work and leaves behind their past life. They may even assume a new identity.

Related terms

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID):

Previously known as multiple personality disorder; characterized by having two or more distinct personalities within one individual.

Dissociative Amnesia:

A type of amnesia characterized by gaps in memory for long periods or facts about one’s personal life caused by psychological factors rather than physical ones.

Depersonalization-Derealization Disorder: A type of dissociative disorder that consists of persistent feelings of being detached (dissociated) from one’s body or mental processes.