Represtemor is where one has immense fear of experiencing subconscious blockage of any types of attraction. Represtemor can be used for any types of attraction: aesthetic, sensual, sexual, & more.
This label is meant to be used when this fear is actively affecting one's orientation. Some of the experiences may or may not include (but are not limited too):
- One having released that they're supres-, which then in turn made them represtemor too.
- One suppressing feelings due to the fear of other feelings being repressed, almost as if there's ‘no point’ in feeling certain types of attraction.
- One feeling unsure of their ‘true’ feelings, to the point of almost constant self doubt about their orientation(s).
- One feeling as if how they feel isn't accurate or correct due to being afraid that they feel differently subconsciously and just don't know about it. This label is intended for those who have experienced or are experiencing trauma of any kind, but is not exclusive towards them.
Represtemor is a subset of repres- (repressexual/represromantic).
Etymology
The name for represtemor comes from the word ‘temor’ which means fear in Spanish and repres- , which was added to the beginning is a shortened form of 'repression'. This creates fear of repression, which is essentially the definition of this orientation.
History
This label was created on July 2nd, 2021 by Reddit user u/hiitsyaz. Both its flags were designed on July 3, 2021 by FANDOM user Reign of the breadsticcs.