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Oh in that case, it’s probably not that. (Edit: in any case, can’t armchair diagnose someone lmao)
(Edit 2: I also forgot that this disorder is developed as well. For example, take this person on reddit)
I understand your reluctance to go to the mental health industry for help. Some people there tend to lack empathy, which is weird considering the domain lol.
In any case, I find this guide to be useful on the asexuality and trauma.
Oh it’s not a guide for how to heal from trauma, if that’s what you meant! It’s about using the term if you think it stems from trauma.