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Dissociative Disorders (465-467)

Dissociative Disorders (465-467). Dissociative Disorders. Disorders in which conscious awareness becomes separated (dissociated) from previous memories, thoughts and feelings. Dissociative Amnesia.

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Dissociative Disorders (465-467)

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  1. Dissociative Disorders(465-467)

  2. Dissociative Disorders • Disorders in which conscious awareness becomes separated (dissociated) from previous memories, thoughts and feelings.

  3. Dissociative Amnesia • This disorder is characterized by a blocking out of critical personal information, usually of a traumatic or stressful nature.

  4. Dissociative Amnesia • Dissociative amnesia, unlike other types of amnesia, does NOT result from other medical trauma (e.g. a blow to the head).

  5. Dissociative Fugue • An individual with dissociative fugue suddenly and unexpectedly takes physical leave of his or her surroundings and sets off on a journey of some kind. • These journeys can last hours, or even several days or months.

  6. Dissociative Fugue • Individuals experiencing a dissociative fugue have traveled over thousands of miles. An individual in a fugue state is unaware of or confused about his identity, and in some cases will assume a new identity (although this is the exception).

  7. Dissociative Identity Disorder • A rare dissociative disorder in which a person exhibits two or more distinct and alternating personalities. Herschel Walker on Dissociative Identity Disorder - YouTube

  8. DID • Involves memory lapses, changes in personality, gestures, handedness, facial expressions. • Often caused by extreme trauma over a period of time (sexual and physical abuse in childhood). • Person goes to another “body” or “place” during abuse.

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