They may move to a different town and assume a different identity, without being aware the new identity is false. This is when someone believes themselves to be someone completely different. Once their Jekyll & Hyde nature has been demonstrated, it's a foregone conclusion that should the character in question get tapped on the head at a later date, the alternate persona will be right back in the saddle again.Ī vast exaggeration of a Truth in Television mental disorder, known as a "Fugue State". Once restored, they'll probably have no recollection of their amnesia-induced alter ego, and will probably be puzzled as to why time has moved forward by several hours/days. As far as they're concerned, nothing is wrong. Just like other forms of TV amnesia, this variety is often rectified by just smacking the character in the head a second time they are usually very resistant to seeking out help on their own. Attempts to get them to remember previous life-defining events that may snap them out of it are likely to be met with a stern dismissal: "Why do you keep talking about this "Bob" guy?! I haven't time for this! I'm a world-famous opera singer and must be on stage in one hour!" It's possible they may still know everything they did prior to the switch, except that they've never before acted the way they're acting now. The affected character may have additional amnesia on top of their personality change, but it's not a guarantee. In essence, Bob doesn't just forget that he's Bob, but he thinks he's Alice instead. Not only do they not remember who they were, they are convinced that they are someone else entirely. Sometimes, however, it is their personality that has changed. This is often the cause for a Quest for Identity. In most cases, the character has simply lost their memories, no longer remembering their name, loved ones or where they came from. A taste of Applied Phlebotinum, a particularly shocking traumatic event, or even a simple Tap on the Head will be sufficient to make your character forget all about who or what they are.
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