mistyyy_dayyy Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 I have a mood disorder that i'm 99% sure is caused by a chemical imbalance,, could that also make me ace/affect my attraction levels? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dentedcanoe Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 yep Quote Link to post Share on other sites
James121 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 I would guess at yes but I’m not an expert. If you are taking medication this could also be a factor to consider. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 It could. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sally Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Nope. Many people with mood disorders are sexual. Many people who are asexual don't have mood disorders. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zinerva Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Yes and no. Mood disorders can affect many things, interest in other people in general and interest in sexual activities among other things. It can make it hard to differentiate between mood disorder behavior and sexuality, BUT they don't change your sexuality. Also medication is another factor that makes differentiating difficult. Many affect libido and sexual performance which could be misinterpreted as asexuality. I would still say that if you feel asexual then that's what you are, mood disorders and medication or not. It takes some getting to know yourself to be comfortable with this subject and get rid of the doubts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
James121 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Sally said: Nope. Many people with mood disorders are sexual. Many people who are asexual don't have mood disorders. The OP specifically used the words “could that also make me...” so the answer can only be....yes That wasn’t a gotcha by the way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NickyTannock Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 @mistyyy_dayyy A belated welcome to AVEN! I think it's a possibility, but I don't know if that's what has happened in your case. Incidentally, it is a tradition here to welcome new members by offering cake, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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