Overview
... Compelling books, movies and plays often are enjoyable because they allow you to escape from yourself for a short while. As the story draws to a close, you can savor the characters'' experiences while...

An Overview of Dissociative Disorders
... What are dissociative disorders? Mental illness is a general term for a group of brain disorders that affect the way a person thinks, feels, acts and/or relates to others and his or her surroundings. ...

Depersonalization Disorder
... What is depersonalization disorder? Depersonalization disorder is marked by periods of feeling disconnected or detached from one’s body and thoughts (depersonalization). The disorder is sometimes desc...

Dissociative Amnesia
... What is dissociative amnesia? Dissociative amnesia, formerly called psychogenic amnesia, is one of a group of conditions called dissociative disorders. Dissociative disorders are mental illnesses that...

Dissociative Fugue
... What is dissociative fugue? Dissociative fugue, formerly called psychogenic fugue, is one of a group of conditions called dissociative disorders. The word fugue comes from the Latin word for "fli...

Dissociative Identity Disorder (Multiple Personality Disorder)
... What is dissociative identity disorder? Dissociative identity disorder (DID), formerly called multiple personality disorder, is one of a group of conditions called dissociative disorders. Dissociative...