diff --git a/code/datums/traits/negative.dm b/code/datums/traits/negative.dm
index 237a72ffda..a0d2871f0f 100644
--- a/code/datums/traits/negative.dm
+++ b/code/datums/traits/negative.dm
@@ -1,5 +1,18 @@
 //predominantly negative traits
 
+/datum/trait/blooddeficiency
+	name = "Acute Blood Deficiency"
+	desc = "Your body can't produce enough blood to sustain itself."
+	value = -2
+	gain_text = "<span class='danger'>You feel your vigor slowly fading away.</span>"
+	lose_text = "<span class='notice'>You feel vigorous again.</span>"
+	medical_record_text = "Patient requires regular treatment for blood loss due to low production of blood."
+
+/datum/trait/blooddeficiency/on_process()
+	trait_holder.blood_volume -= 0.275
+
+
+
 /datum/trait/depression
 	name = "Depression"
 	desc = "You sometimes just hate life."