The term DEPRESSED STATE OF MIND can be summarized by two crossword solutions: DOLDRUMS (8 letters) and DUMPS (5 letters). DOLDRUMS is a term used to describe a state of listlessness, apathy, or depression. It is derived from the old nautical term for an area of the ocean near the equator where there is little or no wind, making sailing difficult. The term 'DUMPS' is also used to describe a state of depression, and is thought to have originated in the early 20th century.