Dissociative Fugue

A person in a Dissociative Fugue adopts a new identity after leaving their previous living arrangements and forgetting or being confused about their previous identity. They are able to perform well enough to survive under the new identity. These episodes are generally are caused by a severe stressor and are time limited to a few days, but may last up to months. When the fugue ends, the person is unable to recall what occurred during this state.

Dissociative Amnesia

In Dissociative Amnesia, the person is unable to remember personal information. They are aware that they have forgotten information, but do not know what they have forgotten. While they are able to perform simple tasks, they usually are unable to perform more complex ones such as shopping and cooking, instead wandering aimlessly. This type of amnesia usually lasts for a period of hours to days follows a severe stressor, and may be selective for a traumatic event.