The Loss

In this episode, the USS Enterprise becomes trapped within a field of two-dimensional lifeforms, while Counselor Troi struggles with the sudden unexpected loss of her empathic abilities.

Meanwhile, ship's counselor Deanna Troi experiences pain and loses consciousness as her empathic abilities suddenly cease to work.

Without her powers, Troi suffers a tremendous sense of loss, and goes through several classic psychological stages, including denial, fear and anger.

[6] "The Loss" was released in the United States on September 3, 2002, as part of the Star Trek: The Next Generation season four DVD box set.

[7] On April 23, 1996, episodes "The Loss" and "Final Mission" were released on LaserDisc in the United States by Paramount Home Video.

Marina Sirtis is cast as Troi, a half-Betazoid that normally has telepathic abilities; in this episode she must cope with the loss of this