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what is meant by a fugue state?

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A fugue state is: A dissociative event in which the person has no memory of some events or, indeed, their entire life prior to a certain date.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: fugue?

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Fugue: Fugue = dissociative state with 1 or more episodes of amnesia in which one travels from their home and is unable to recall parts or all of their past identity.

Question 3

does anyone have experience with regressive dis-associative fugue?

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No, but...: ...Psychoanalysts view fugue as a type of dissociation, a psychological defense mechanism that results in a drastic modification of one's sense of personal identity in order to avoid emotional distress. Once medical causes are ruled out (e.g. Narcolepsy, automatisms of complex partial seizures), psychotherapy is the treatment of choice. In severe cases, antipsychotics may be part of the treatment.

Question 4

who is most susceptible to dissociative fugue?

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Fugue states: Dissociative fugue is relatively rare, with a prevalence of .2% in the general population.  Those most susceptible to it have experienced highly stressful or traumatic events, such as severe child abuse, crime, war, explosions or attacks like the world trade center in 2001.  It can also be prolonged situations rather than events, such as child abuse where the person cannot escape, or being a pow.

Question 5

has anyone had any experience with dissociative fugue?

Accepted Answer

No, but...: ...Psychoanalysts view fugue as a type of dissociation, a psychological defense mechanism that results in a drastic modification of one's sense of personal identity in order to avoid emotional distress. Once medical causes are ruled out (e.g. Narcolepsy, automatisms of complex partial seizures), psychotherapy is the treatment of choice. In severe cases, antipsychotics may be part of the treatment.

Question 6

what is the difference between dissociative amnesia and dissociative fugue?

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Dissociative fugue: Involves sudden travel away from home with an associated dissociative amnesia for events.

Question 7

is there a way to prevent going into dissociation fugue or amnesia?

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Since dissociative : Events are almost always triggered by stress, good stress management is essential to decreasing the risk.

Question 8

how can a doctor tell the difference between a coma and a fugue state?

Accepted Answer

Consciousness: Coma implies absence of response to pain and usually other noxious externally administered stimuli. Fugue state (which is different than catatonia) involves an amnestic conscious state similar to an alcoholic blackout in which behavior may appear purposeful but not be remembered subsequently.

Question 9

where can i go to remove birth control "loop"? it causes me a lot of back pain and sometimes bleeding and fugues

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Let me help: The removal of lippes loop is similar to removal of any other iud. The symptom post-removal can persist in few women. Avoid any heavy activities (lifting, repeated bending, and sexual intercourse) for next 6-8 weeks after removal.
Go to your obgyn for removal.

Question 10

am i dying?

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Yes: Yes, we are all in the process of dying, only the rate of change is unknown

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