Dissociative Amnesia With Dissociative Fugue

Dissociative amnesia with dissociative fugue is characterized by sudden, unexpected travel away from home or work, accompanied by inability to recall one’s past, often triggered by severe stress. Etiology is predominantly psychogenic, involving trauma, extreme stress, or emotional conflict. Clinically, patients may assume a new identity or engage in purposeless wandering, with confusion about personal identity and memory gaps. Diagnosis involves careful history, ruling out neurological conditions, substance effects, or psychiatric disorders. Management includes supportive care, psychotherapy, and gradual reintegration into familiar environments. Prognosis is generally favorable, with spontaneous recovery often occurring, though recurrent episodes can occur in cases of repeated stress exposure.