Apr 19, 2022 · A dissociative fugue is a temporary state where a person has memory loss (amnesia) and ends up in an unexpected place. People with this symptom can't remember who they are or details …

Dissociative fugue (/ fjuːɡ / FYOOG), previously referred to as a fugue state or psychogenic fugue, [1] is a rare psychiatric condition characterized by reversible amnesia regarding one's identity, often …

Aug 2, 2021 · Formerly called psychogenic fugue, dissociative fugue, is a psychological state in which a person loses awareness of their identity or other important autobiographical information.

Dec 10, 2025 · Dissociative fugue is a type of memory loss that involves sudden travel and possibly forming a new identity. The condition is diagnosed after episodes end, using medical exams and …

Sep 12, 2024 · People with dissociative fugue temporarily lose their sense of personal identity and impulsively wander or travel away from their homes or places of work. They often become confused …

Jun 22, 2025 · Dissociative fugue represents one of the most complex and least understood mental health conditions within the dissociative disorder spectrum. This rare psychiatric phenomenon …

Dissociative fugues are associated with difficult events, such as natural disasters and wars, severe marital or financial distress, alcohol abuse, depression, and child abuse.