diff --git a/code/datums/traits/negative.dm b/code/datums/traits/negative.dm
index 57284a2558..7be86b2595 100644
--- a/code/datums/traits/negative.dm
+++ b/code/datums/traits/negative.dm
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@
 /datum/trait/brainproblems
 	name = "Brain Tumor"
 	desc = "You have a little friend in your brain that is slowly destroying it. Better bring some mannitol!"
-	value = -2
+	value = -3
 	gain_text = "<span class='danger'>You feel smooth.</span>"
 	lose_text = "<span class='notice'>You feel wrinkled again.</span>"
 	medical_record_text = "Patient has a tumor in their brain that is slowly driving them to brain death."