Not to be confused with false<unk>  syndrome which involves the creation of<unk>  which are factually incorrect, but strongly believed by the individual.<unk>  (MDS) is the doubt of one's own<unk>  surrounding the content and context of events. Because of this, individuals rely on external sources of information as opposed to assuming their recollection is correct. It would seem as though some individuals have a tendency toward<unk><unk>  to some degree naturally; however, MDS is a form of<unk><unk>  heightened to the point that the individual will reject their own<unk>  completely if provided with conflicting information. It has been connected to obsessive-compulsive disorder in that repeated checking of information would result in a<unk>  of the individual's confidence of their<unk> . The suggestibility of<unk>  alteration provides the potential for radical mood alterations and feelings of inadequacy or futility. Typically, however, the individual will be aware of their condition and will be prepared for situations that may be difficult. A tendency to avoid<unk>  recollection is possible due to the desire to avoid embarrassment or ridicule.
Memory distrust syndrome
False memory syndrome
Excited delirium
Drug-induced amnesia
Post-traumatic amnesia
Psychogenic amnesia
Childhood amnesia
Stroke recovery