Many people remember Princess Diana for her very fragile and loving nature, however during an interview with BBC, she often remarks “I am a very strong person,” an ironic statement for someone whose life was full of challenges and disappointments (Elliot& Pederson, 1995, p.62). Beginning with her birth on July 1, 1961 to aristocratic parents Viscount and Viscountess Johnnie and Frances Althorp, Princess Diana (then Diana Frances Spencer) believed she was a disappointment to her parents because she was not born a baby boy, the desired heir to the Spencer estate. Feelings of disappointment continued for Diana during her parent’s divorce at the age of six and her father’s second marriage to Raine (a woman she despised) when she was 16. Shortly after her father’s marriage to Raine, Diana failed her “O-levels” (or college placement tests), and was sent to a Swiss finishing school to develop her passion for skiing rather than focus on academics. It was based on this new sense of freedom that caused Diana to exhibit problematic behaviors, such as relentless stubbornness and lying, as well as early symptoms of an eating disorder (Elliot & Pederson, 1995). Thus, it is the purpose of this paper to examine how the events of Diana’s life in conjunction with psychological components contributed to her development of bulimia nervosa.
Biological Component
Eating disorders like bulimia are a significant public health problem for individuals across the lifespan (American Psychological Association, 2012).More important, the biological explanation of bulimia derived from the concept of multiple causality, suggests symptoms of eating disorders are heavily influenced by non-genetic factors and often co-occur with other disorders (Hansell & Damour, 2008,p.302). For example, in the case of

Princess Diana, who was plagued with anxiety about her body (Triggs, 2011), bulimia

offered her a temporary sense of security, wholeness, and relief from depression (Segal, 2009).

Even more interesting is Diana’s description of bulimia:“you fill your stomach up four or five

times a day- some do it more- and it gives you a feeling of comfort, it’s like having a pair of

arms around you, but it’s temporary.”(Segal, 2009, p.101). Consequently, Diana’s comment

reflects the presence of pleasure associated with bulimic symptoms, resulting from endorphins

that are thought to release after purging or physically removing food from the body by excessive exercise, vomiting, use of diuretics, or laxatives (Hansell&Damour,2008).
Cognitive-Behavioral Component
Similarly, the cognitive-behavioral component of bulimia emphasizes that thoughts and actions perpetuate the disorder. For example, cognitive processes(dysfunctional thoughts about gaining weight or becoming fat) trigger behavioral responses(dieting, binge eating, or purging), leading to emotional reactions (which reinforce emotional relief often accompanied by guilt and depression) renewing the cycle of cognitive distortions and behavioral disruptions (Hansell&Damour, 2008). Furthermore, the case of Princess Diana illustrates the development of such thoughts and behaviors, for example, a week after her and Charles were engaged in 1981, Diana recalls in a statement “ he put his hand on my waistline and said: “Oh, a bit chubby here, aren't we?” (Peyser&McGuire,1997, p.64). From then on (as highlighted in her interview with BBC) Diana continues to struggle with severe symptoms of bulimia and depression, based on her belief that she was a fat pig (Segal,2009.)
Psychodynamic Component
Conversely, the psychodynamic component of bulimia focuses on the goals of a perfection-oriented family rather than the individual. For example, a young woman who has been diagnosed with bulimia may become so focused on fulfilling the expectations of others that she loses awareness of what she wants for herself. This relates to the case of Princess Diana because during her marriage to Prince Charles, Diana was responsible for upholding certain political and social engagements. At first these engagements were enjoyable but as Diana’s marriage to Charles declined, Diana felt less motivated to attend the events alone. Thus, feeling rejected Diana continued to rely on the symptoms of bulimia to rid herself of un-wanted emotional inadequacies regarding her marriage, duties as Princess, criticism of the media, and lack of support from other members of the royal family(Elliot, 1995).

Conclusion
In summary, it is clear that Princess Diana suffered from symptoms associated with bulimia nervosa and depression, for two reasons. The first, being the personal events that transpired in her life which further exemplified the psychological components necessary for diagnosis. Second, is her tireless dedication to help those in need, whether it be raising money for charity or speaking as an ambassador for England, Diana desperately sought out peace for herself and others throughout the course of her life, which in my opinion has earned her the permanent title as “the people’s princess.”
Princess Diana
I was always told by my family that I was the thick one. That I was stupid and my brother was the clever one. And I was always so conscious of that. I used to go to the head mistress crying saying I wish I wasn't so stupid.

[1993] When I started my public life, 12 years ago, I understood the media might be interested in what I did. I realized then their attention would inevitably focus on both our private and public lives. But I was not aware of how overwhelming that attention would become. Nor the extent to which it would affect both my public duties and my personal life, in a manner, that's been hard to bear. At the end of this year, when I've completed my diary of official engagements, I will be reducing the extent of the public life I've lead so far.

She won't go quietly, that's the problem. I'll fight to the end, because I believe that I have a role to fulfill, and I've got two children to bring up.
I do things differently, because I don't go by a rule book, because I lead from the heart, not the head, and albeit that's got me into trouble in my work, I understand that. (She was impulsive and kind of a dick)

“The public… they wanted a fairy princess to come and touch them, and everything will turn into gold and all their worries would be forgotten. Little did they realise that the individual was crucifying herself inside because she didn’t think she was good enough.”
“I knew what my job was, it was to go out and meet the people and love them” (But her life depended on the public’s approval….Literally every aspect as a figurehead

“Diana had a history but no past”
BASHIR: At this early stage in your marriage, what role did you see for yourself as Princess of Wales? Did you have an idea of the role that you might like to fulfil?
DIANA: No, I was very confused by which area I should go into. Then I found myself being more and more involved with people who were rejected by society - with, I'd say, drug addicts, alcoholism, battered this, battered that - and I found an affinity there.
And I respected very much the honesty I found on that level with people I met, because in hospices, for instance, when people are dying they're much more open and more vulnerable, and much more real than other people. And I appreciated that.
BASHIR: Had the Palace given any thought to the role that you might have as Princess of Wales?
DIANA: No, no one sat me down with a piece of paper and said: `This is what is expected of you.' But there again, I'm lucky enough in the fact that I have found my role, and I'm very conscious of it, and I love being with people.
BASHIR: So you very much created the role that you would pursue for yourself really? That was what you did?
“Her dark side was that of a wounded trapped animal” she often failed to see past her own emotions

Her Mother leaving her had a profound effect on her, as many of her friends recount her frequently telling the story of her mother leaving albeit a different manner every time. The custody battle was as gnarly as the divorce, the children weren’t told why but they were told their mom was leaving forever. HEr parents marriage was much like her own, a whirlwind romance. Her father also described as charming, rich, and moody. They had a “rather fast romantic courtship” as he had broken off an engagement to lady anne coke
HER MOM SAID FOR FOUR GENERATIONS WE’VE MARRIED MEN MUCH OLDER THAN OURSELVES
Both described weddings as “Mirages of Happiness” Diana was supposed to be a boy and supposed to replace the dead stillborn baby …… Her father declared her “a perfect physical specimen,” but he still needed an heir. In Diana’s adult life, the circumstances of her birth— “the girl who was supposed to be a boy”— assumed enormous significance in her mind as the first of a series of rejections that would splinter her self-esteem…. Her father abused her mother and then they got divorced Diana described herself as feeling “detached and different from everyone else…i was in the wrong shell” k She Took care of er dad had “transitional objects” or maternal substitutes wasn’t kissed or cuddled because aristocracy PARENTS SHITTYNESS MADE HER HATE HERSELF AND FULL OF GUILT
The tendency to lie was a classic sign of attention seeking, trying to get attention by being

WHY HER MARRIAGE FAILED: She idealized marriage and thought charles would never divorce her, she thought the royal household would protect her, and that in sorts”I, wanted, and hoped… that my husband would look after me. He would be a father figure and support me, encourage me…. But I didn’t get any of that. I couldn’t believe it. I got none of that. It was role reversal” She longed for a selfless man to fill her emptiness and continuous devotion
THE ROLE OF THE PRESS
She naughty
SELF IMAGE: Saw herself as a “Whig woman” … “you’re a Spencer!”

BEHAVIORIST: Reciprocal Determinism- personality results from a 2 way interaction between people’s characteristics and the environment
A. According to Albert Bandura people learn to respond in particular ways by watching other people called “Models
Aristocratic upbringing based on decorum and etiquette

Classic conditioning: “she learned hot to manipulate her parents by playing one off against the other” according to a close friend. “They wanted her attention and allegiance, so they indulged her”… (childhood) This being combined with her insecurities and inherent charm caused diana to expect people to accept her terms, establishing behavior patterns that would cause her problems all her life.
She learned that acting “naughty” got her attention… cutting self , failing o levels learned eating disorder, infidelity from mother/sister
She never saw immediate consequences to her action or inaction… until the press
As royalty she was surrounded by sycophants and people to scared to say no, or call her on her bullshit when she constantly lied. The development of her relationship with the press, appease them or face immediate consequences reinforced her strange relationship with them in

THESIS: Despite her untimely demise, the former Princess of Whales, Diana Spencer, sprung to fame as a cultural icon within the 1980’s for her ever-present HUMANISTIC: Definition: According to Maslow’s concept the deprivation of a basic need, stability and a strong male role model left diana yearning her entire life/// fixated on insecurity
A. Abraham Maslow’s self actualizetion and the hierarchy of needs
B. Carl Roger’s Person-Centered theory…. 1. The importance of Congruence ( an accurate match between the self-concept and the reality), Incongruence (refers to the discrepancy between the self-concept and reality…parents promote incongruence in conditional love and adults whose parents did this would continue to distort their experiences in order to feel loved and accepted…..when reality challenges self-concept one experiences anxiety. While developing self-concept defined as an organized pattern of perceived characteristics along with the calues attached to those attributes. While a child’s self-concept is developing they internalize Conditions of worth ((judgements about the kinds of behavior that will bring approval from others. Growth of Self-concept eventually leads to Self-actualization
PSYCHODYNAMIC: A focus on the childhood. The problem of “Penis Envy”. She was supposed to be a boy.
She constantly projected her need for a father figure onto her romantic partners (Unhappiness with Charles “

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