A soldier arrives at the airport after completing a combat assignment. He reports a new-onset blindness but was able to identify his wife in the crowd awaiting passenger arrivals. He is likely experiencing symptoms of

D. Depersonalization disorder is a dissociative disorder where individuals feel detached from themselves, as if they are observing their own thoughts, feelings, sensations, or actions from outside their body. This can lead to a sense of unreality or detachment from the environment or one's own experiences. It is often triggered by stressful events or trauma, and it can occur in individuals experiencing grief or loss, such as the surviving husband in this scenario.

A. Dissociative fugue involves sudden, unexpected travel away from home or one's customary place of activities, accompanied by an inability to recall one's past. It is usually associated with amnesia for personal information and is not characterized by depersonalization symptoms.

B. DID involves the presence of two or more distinct personality states or identities within an individual, which alternate and take control of behavior. Each identity may have its own unique way of perceiving and interacting with the environment, which differs from the symptoms described in the scenario.

C. Dissociative amnesia involves the inability to recall important personal information, usually related to stressful or traumatic events. While depersonalization symptoms can occur in dissociative amnesia, the hallmark feature is memory loss rather than the feeling of detachment from one's body.

A. Denial is a common initial reaction where individuals refuse to accept the reality of their illness. They may minimize symptoms, avoid medical advice, or believe that the diagnosis is incorrect. Denial can serve as a defense mechanism to protect individuals from the shock and emotional distress of a diagnosis.

B. Anger is another stage where individuals may experience frustration, resentment, or hostility towards themselves, others, or the situation. They might feel angry about their diagnosis, the impact it has on their life, or towards healthcare providers and caregivers.

C. Grief is a natural response to loss and can be experienced when individuals face the changes, limitations, or potential outcomes associated with their illness. Grief involves feelings of sadness, despair, and mourning for the life they had before the illness, as well as for potential losses in the future. However, it is not a typical stage of the illness experience.

D. Dependency refers to a stage where individuals may rely on others for physical, emotional, or practical support due to the challenges posed by their illness. This stage can involve seeking assistance with daily activities, relying on healthcare providers for treatment, or leaning on family and friends for emotional support. However, it is not a typical stage of the illness experience.