Sarah was found in New York City by her family. At first, Sarah didn't remember who she was or who they were. When they all returned to their home in Florida, Sarah couldn't remember going to New York but regained her memory of her family. Sarah demonstrates

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Sarah's memory loss and sudden travel to New York are consistent with dissociative fugue. This disorder involves sudden, unexpected travel away from one's home or workplace, often accompanied by amnesia. Sarah's memory loss of her family upon being found in New York is also a characteristic of dissociative amnesia. However, she eventually regained her memory of her family, which would not be typical with dissociative identity disorder or depersonalization disorder.

Sarah Was Found in New York City by Her Family