i didnt find any dpd flags that resonated with me personally, so i made my own!
— these flags are inclusive of people with diagnosed and undiagnosed DPD, DPD traits, suspected DPD, being on the process of diagnosis, late diagnosis, questioning if one has DPD and any other experiences related to having DPD.
— feel free to use this flag for icons, DPD adjacent flags/terms, web decor, printing, combo flags, xsymbol terms, etc. reuploads to other sites and stuff for archival or whatever else is also okay! no need to credit me (genuinely)
(color meanings under cut)
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meanings of the colors used:
violet — overwhelming anxiety and lack of confidence from being forced by one's life to take their own decisions, be responsible/take care of themselves. extreme need to be cared for.
blue-purple — calmness and serenity that comes from having someone to depend/rely on physically and/or emotionally. themes of fear, anguish and anxiety of cluster-c disorders.
off-white — fear of being alone, rejection, dissapproval, abandonment, independency, rejection and isolation. unity between their DPD and their other identities and communities. possible comfort that comes from realizing one's own DPD
pink — perceiving one's love, interactions and/or general identity and person as being "tainted" or "infected" by their disorder (symptoms) and tendencies. being "too much" (too agreeable, clingy, emotional, sensitive, averse to being lonely, sacrificial, tolerant, "put up with too much", etc.)
red — acceptance of people with suspected DPD, DPD traits being strong/prevalent enough (however much that might be) to be emphasized, undiagnosed DPD, late diagnosis, etc. affection, reassurance and comfort that pwDPD tend to need to feel "whole".
the flag's colors are a little grey-ish/muted since grey tones are used to symbolize fear (one of the defining traits of cluster-c personality disorders) and feeling numb or empty and in despair, which are common feelings that come with being alone for pwDPD. however they are warm and a little pink to symbolize the themes of affection and care that relate to the DPD experience.
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orchid symbol used and usage inspired by these flags (tumblr link)
❝ Cluster C pride flag. I didn't feel like any of the current cluster c pride flags vibed with me, so I made my own. Greys and blues represent anxiousness to me, so I used those! ❞ — @pawette
