Signs and symptoms
... There are four major dissociative disorders: Dissociative amnesia Dissociative identity disorder Dissociative fugue Depersonalization disorder Symptoms common to all types of dissociative disorders in...

Causes
... Dissociative disorders usually develop as a mechanism for coping with trauma. The disorders most often form in children subjected to chronic physical, sexual or emotional abuse or, less frequently, a ...

Risk factors
... People who experience chronic physical, sexual or emotional abuse during childhood are at greatest risk of developing dissociative disorders. Children and adults who experience other traumatic events,...

When to seek medical advice
... If you or someone you love has significant, unexplained memory loss or experiences a dramatic change in behavior when under stress, talk to a doctor. A chronic sense that your identity or the world ar...

Screening and diagnosis
... Doctors diagnose dissociative disorders based on a review of your symptoms and your personal history. As part of your evaluation, your doctor may perform tests to rule out physical conditions — ...