DISSOCIATIVE DISORDERS WHAT IS A DISSOCIATIVE DISORDER A

WHAT IS A DISSOCIATIVE DISORDER? • A disorder that cause the sense of self

DISSOCIATIVE AMNESIA • Dissociative disorder characterized by the loss of memory triggered by a

DISSOCIATIVE FUGUE • Dissociative disorder characterized by the loss of identity and travel to

DISSOCIATIVE IDENTITY DISORDER • Previously known as Multiple Personality Disorder • A rare &

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DISSOCIATIVE DISORDERS

WHAT IS A DISSOCIATIVE DISORDER? • A disorder that cause the sense of self to be separated (dissociated) from previous memories, thoughts, or feelings

DISSOCIATIVE AMNESIA • Dissociative disorder characterized by the loss of memory triggered by a specific traumatic event. • Two Types: • Retrograde Amnesia: old memories, including those that occurred around the time of the traumatic event, are lost. • Most common form • Anterograde Amnesia: the ability to form new memories is lost. • Rare, caused mostly by head trauma or brain disease http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=c 62 C_y. TUy. Vg

DISSOCIATIVE FUGUE • Dissociative disorder characterized by the loss of identity and travel to a new location • From the DSM-IV: • Sudden, unexpected travel away from home or one's customary place of work, with inability to recall one's past, • Confusion about personal identity, or the assumption of a new identity, or significant distress or impairment.

DISSOCIATIVE IDENTITY DISORDER • Previously known as Multiple Personality Disorder • A rare & complicated disorder where an individual experiences two or more distinct personalities and alternating personalities. http: //www. oprah. com/oprahshow/Introduction-to-Kim. Nobles-Multiple-Personalities-Video http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=B 0 LNy. Xs. Erb 8