Question

Marcy was out of town on a business trip when a tragic house fire claimed the lives of her husband and two children. A year later, Marcy found herself in an unfamiliar kitchen opening mail addressed to someone named Emily. She had no idea where she was or how she got there. Marcy might be experiencing:_______________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Marcy might be experiencing Dissociative fugue

Explanation:

Dissociative fugue is a mental  disorder in which an individual is unable to remember his/her identity or events of the past, as a result, of a tragic or traumatic event. An individual with this type of mental disorder may experience confusion, depression, discomfort, anger, etc.  

Dissociative fugue may be triggered by so many tragic events. For instance, a person who have experienced violence in all forms. A tragic car accident may also trigger the disorder or natural disaster among others. Marcy's situation was triggered by a natural disaster (fire), she may be experiencing dissociative fugue as she could not remember her identity.