2.  Fugus is a rare mental disorder, it doesn’t occur in many people.  The DSM-IV defines fugue state as a sudden, unexpected travel away from home or one’s customary place of work.

3.  Inability to recall past  Confusion about personal identity  Assumption of a new identity that is associated with significant distress of impairment.

4.  Fugue only lasts hours or days.  But, lately it has been said to last for months.  Resources:  http://www.minddisorders.com/Del- Fi/Dissociative-fugue.html http://www.minddisorders.com/Del- Fi/Dissociative-fugue.html

5.  It is a rare mental disorder.  Therefore, it usually involves unplanned travel or wandering around, sometimes accompanied by the establishment of a new identity.

6.  Observed in the context of severe psychological or physical trauma.  Related to: Bipolar disorder, depression, delirium, and dementia.  Resources:  http://www.medscape.com/features/sli deshow/rare-psych http://www.medscape.com/features/sli deshow/rare-psych

7.  Agatha Christie  Disappeared on December 3 rd, 1926  Disappeared for 11 days, returned, and found herself in a hotel in Harrogate.

8.  Jody Roberts  Reporter for Tacoma News Tribune  Went missing in 1985  Found 12 years later in Sitka, Alaska.  Living under the name “Jane Dee Williams.”

9.  Can not prevent.  If you see signs, begin psychotherapy as soon as possible.  Resources:  http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/ dissociative_disorders/hic_dissociative_fu gue.aspx http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/ dissociative_disorders/hic_dissociative_fu gue.aspx