When retrograde dissociative amnesia is accompanied by suddenly leaving the customary environment and compromised knowledge about personal identity – the condition is named dissociative fugue. Fugues have been reported for over a century, though they were frequently erroneously associated with epilepsy (., Burgl, 1900; Donath, 1899). A century ago, these conditions were named Wanderlust in Germany (cf . Burgl, 1900). Fugue states were described to be preponderant in children and young adults (Dana, 1894; Donath, 1908). Identified precipitants included sexual assault, combat, marital and financial problems. Presentations similar to fugues have also been described in certain cultures, where they might.
