This disorder is typically brought on by a
traumatic event.
Symptoms
The
primary symptoms are memory gaps related to traumatic or stressful events
which are too extreme to be accounted for by normal forgetting.
Treatment
Memory
typically returns (and therefore the disorder dissipates) with time.
Therapy can be useful to help with coping skills, but is not always needed
unless the individual develops excessive fears or worries, or the memory
loss has a drastic effect on their everyday functioning.
Prognosis
Prognosis
is extremely good.
The
information provided on this site is designed to support, not
replace, the relationship that exists between a patient, site
visitor, or student and his/her existing psychologist, mental
health provider or college instructor.
