Who is Affected with Dissociative Amnesia and Fugue?
Both dissociative amnesia and fugue are rare. Reports of case suggest that these disorders can appear at any point in the life span, though less among the elderly. Amnesia is most frequent among adolescent and young women, but its incidence increases slightly among men. Treating Dissociative Amnesia and Fugue Not surprisingly, a person in an amnesic or in a fugue state who is unaware of important facts about his or her own identity is often equally uninformed about the need for therapy. Typically, dissociative amnesic and fugue patients do not seek treatment themselves but, rather, are referred to a therapist after an episode has occurred. The therapy itself often addresses clients’ need for more adaptive ways to manage personal distress and conflict. • Stress management programs, may be used to treat dissociative amnesia and fugue. 3- Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) • Also known as multiple personality disorder, is characterized by the existence of two or more distinct personalit
