A "John Doe" walked into the police station and reported that he had an unusual problem. He could not remember anything about himself, not where he lived or worked or even his name. The police took him to the local hospital where he was evaluated and found to have no physical injuries. Which disorder is most consistent with "John Doe's" symptoms?

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"John Doe's" symptoms, specifically his inability to remember anything about himself, are consistent with dissociative fugue. Dissociative identity disorder involves the presence of multiple distinct personality states, bipolar disorder involves mood swings, and schizophrenic disorder involves symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions.

A "John Doe" Walked into the Police Station and Reported