Depression

Depression was a mental condition characterized by feelings of sadness for no reason, little interest in participating in activities, or interacting with other people. Assistance from others or drugs could help, but no totally remove the condition.

A related condition was chronic depression, in the symptoms of depression remained for long periods of time.

Chronic depression was one of a number of handicaps that randomly afflicted Grey Orions, due to their genetic mutilation. Affect Grey Orions suffered bouts of extreme depression that lasted days.