5. Aurora: Major Depressive Disorder
You might be familiar with “Maleficent”from 2014, but the origin story of that flick is actually the 1959 movie “Sleeping Beauty” with Princess Aurora. Aurora is the victim of a curse that puts her in an eternal sleep. That’s why some fans speculate that she has MDD, or Major Depressive Disorder, which is often signified by low energy, a general disinterest in activities, and, you guessed it, hypersomnia, which can cause prolonged periods of sleeping.
6. Merida: Avoidant Personality Disorder
Merida, the Scottish princess from Brave, doesn’t want to get married, and hence her whole kingdom is thrown into chaos. Although the movie was celebrated by audiences and critics for developing Princess Merida as a person rather than only focusing on a potential romance, some fans believe that she shows signs of Avoidant Personality Disorder as she is against marriage and the conventions of the kingdom.
7. Ariel: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Brought to popularity by the recent live-action remake with Halle Bailey, The Little Mermaid focuses on a young mermaid princess who fantasizes about living on land as a human. She may show signs of OCD, which is a disorder that can cause recurring uncontrollable thoughts or obsessions, as well as a likeliness to engage in compulsive behavior in a way that interferes with daily life. Her willingness to sacrifice her voice for Prince Eric, and her obsession with collecting dry-land objects are both symptoms.
