Dissociative Amnesia?

I've recently discovered different types of amnesia. And I came across dissociative amnesia which sounds really similar to my mind.

I have no Idea who to see about it. Or where to go to actually check if I have it.



I live in Brighton, England. And I'm 16. If any of that helps.. :S



Thank you.Dissociative Amnesia?
I've experienced both 'Depersonalization disorder' and 'Dissociative amnesia' after a traumatic experience last December.



DISSOCIATIVE AMNESIA (how it was for me)

I have Psychotic Major Depression and had a psychotic 'episode'. During the episode all I remember is me screaming, crying, being on the floor, going after my boyfriend with a knife and holding a box cutter to my wrists. I thought everyone was out to get me, including my boyfriend. In between those clear memories everything is black. I don't remember moving to one place to another in my apartment. I don't know how I got a hold of the knife or box cutter. It was like I just appeared in different places out of nowhere. Apparently, the episode went on for 2 hours but I only recall bits and pieces. I took that as 'Dissociative amnesia' in the form of 'Situation-specific amnesia' which was brought on by a severely stressful event. I spoke to my psych about it and he agreed.

I even had that problem as a child when I threw MASSIVE tantrums where I was very violent. After the tantrum was over, I would have little or no memory of what I said or did. My mother would be a nervous wreck though since she witnessed the whole thing.



During my psychotic breakdown in December, my boyfriend called 911 and the cops and EMTs showed up and took me to a psych ward against my will. I was still having the psychotic episode as they drove to the hospital and asked me tons of questions. I have no idea what I said to them or how long the ambulance ride was.



Next thing I remembered was that I was being told to lay down on a bed and they gave me some pills. I just laid there and cried all night.

I felt fine the next day and wanted to go home. They said I was under 36-hour suicide watch and if I wasn't behaving, they would raise it to a 72-hour watch. My paranoia and anxiety was off the wall. I was loosing my mind being locked up against my will. No one but my boyfriend knew I was there and I couldn't make any phone calls. No one came to 'save' me.



DEPERSONALIZATION DISORDER (how it was for me)

When I was finally released, I felt so weird, like I was walking through a dream. The feeling didn't go away. Everything around me seemed unreal. It was like I couldn't quite connect with reality. I got back to my apartment and objects looked strange and new. I felt like I was only in half my body. One half of my body was the real me and the other half was somehow being controlled by other forces. I would get out of bed and walk into the kitchen for a drink and think, "Why am I doing this? How am I walking? I want to lay down. What's going on?" I felt controlled by that other half of my body and all I could do was wait and watch what it would do next. It was like I was on autopilot or having some sort of half of an out of body experience. It gradually lessened over 2 days. My psychiatrist told me that was Depersonalization disorder which is a dissociative disorder as well.



See a psychiatrist. They can tell you what they think the problem is. Whether it really is a Dissociative disorder or a form of ADHD or something else entirely.Dissociative Amnesia?
Seek assistance / advice from a reputable, licensed, certified therapist. Dissociative disorders are, often, linked to children who have been adopted, from far-away countries and immersed in a new social setting, culture routine, etcetera. the 'symptoms' you've outlined more closely resemble an ATTENTION deficit, possibly aggravated by a touch of hyperactivity. There are innumerable neurological possibilities which should be explored, as well (for example petit mal seizures aka"absence seizures" where thrashing / convulsing do not even occur! Disassociation is part and parcel of the "FLIGHT" response.Are there family / school / social situations in which you find yourself waning to separate yourself from what's taking place? Also, I'm curious as to where you 'came across' the term D.A. Be cautious not to overly-relate to symptomology, when reading literature describing ANY sort of disorder! I speak from experience! Just watching the telly - I could easily convince myself that I have everything from loss of bladder control to athlete's foot!! Not to make light of your query - just to offer a precautionary note. Research and ask, in person, for advice %26amp; guidance, RIGHT AWAY,o.k.? Be well!Dissociative Amnesia?
Well - what kind of things can't you remember?



Have other people commented that you seem to suffer amnesia?



I have a very poor memory to certain things - i can remember what has happened in general as in if it went good or badly, but if i am questioned on specifics i get confused.



You are much more likely to suffer from ADD than amnesia.
Here's the problem with disorders.. once we read a/b one we think we have it.



It's only considered a disorder when it interferes with your everyday life... everyone chooses to omit unwanted memories from our lives... if this becomes a problem then seek psychological help- aka a psychologist. Otherwise, don't worry a/b it.