diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/misc.dm b/code/__DEFINES/misc.dm
index 2c906a34868..e81e0f55156 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/misc.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/misc.dm
@@ -518,3 +518,11 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(pda_styles, sortList(list(MONO, VT, ORBITRON, SHARE)))
 
 /// Possible value of [/atom/movable/buckle_lying]. If set to a different (positive-or-zero) value than this, the buckling thing will force a lying angle on the buckled.
 #define NO_BUCKLE_LYING -1
+
+
+// timed_action_flags parameter for `/proc/do_atom`, `/proc/do_after_mob`, `/proc/do_mob` and `/proc/do_after`
+#define IGNORE_TARGET_IN_DOAFTERS (1<<0)
+#define IGNORE_USER_LOC_CHANGE (1<<1)
+#define IGNORE_TARGET_LOC_CHANGE (1<<2)
+#define IGNORE_HELD_ITEM (1<<3)
+#define IGNORE_INCAPACITATED (1<<4)
diff --git a/code/__HELPERS/mobs.dm b/code/__HELPERS/mobs.dm
index 45c78354a1e..a6d7a7a149c 100644
--- a/code/__HELPERS/mobs.dm
+++ b/code/__HELPERS/mobs.dm
@@ -179,8 +179,9 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(species_list)
 		else
 			return "unknown"
 
+
 ///Timed action involving two mobs, the user and the target.
-/proc/do_mob(mob/user , mob/target, time = 3 SECONDS, uninterruptible = FALSE, progress = TRUE, datum/callback/extra_checks = null)
+/proc/do_mob(mob/user, mob/target, time = 3 SECONDS, timed_action_flags = NONE, progress = TRUE, datum/callback/extra_checks)
 	if(!user || !target)
 		return FALSE
 	var/user_loc = user.loc
@@ -203,31 +204,37 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(species_list)
 	var/endtime = world.time+time
 	var/starttime = world.time
 	. = TRUE
+
 	while (world.time < endtime)
 		stoplag(1)
+
 		if(!QDELETED(progbar))
 			progbar.update(world.time - starttime)
-		if(QDELETED(user) || QDELETED(target))
-			. = FALSE
-			break
-		if(uninterruptible)
-			continue
-		if(!(target in user.do_afters))
-			. = FALSE
-			break
+
 		if(drifting && !user.inertia_dir)
 			drifting = FALSE
 			user_loc = user.loc
 
-		if((!drifting && user.loc != user_loc) || target.loc != target_loc || user.get_active_held_item() != holding || user.incapacitated() || (extra_checks && !extra_checks.Invoke()))
+		if(
+			QDELETED(user) || QDELETED(target) \
+			|| (!(timed_action_flags & IGNORE_TARGET_IN_DOAFTERS) && !(target in user.do_afters)) \
+			|| (!(timed_action_flags & IGNORE_USER_LOC_CHANGE) && !drifting && user.loc != user_loc) \
+			|| (!(timed_action_flags & IGNORE_TARGET_LOC_CHANGE) && target.loc != target_loc) \
+			|| (!(timed_action_flags & IGNORE_HELD_ITEM) && user.get_active_held_item() != holding) \
+			|| (!(timed_action_flags & IGNORE_INCAPACITATED) && user.incapacitated()) \
+			|| (extra_checks && !extra_checks.Invoke()) \
+			)
 			. = FALSE
 			break
+
 	if(!QDELETED(progbar))
 		progbar.end_progress()
+
 	if(!QDELETED(target))
 		LAZYREMOVE(user.do_afters, target)
 		LAZYREMOVE(target.targeted_by, user)
 
+
 //some additional checks as a callback for for do_afters that want to break on losing health or on the mob taking action
 /mob/proc/break_do_after_checks(list/checked_health, check_clicks)
 	if(check_clicks && next_move > world.time)
@@ -242,19 +249,20 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(species_list)
 		checked_health["health"] = health
 	return ..()
 
+
 ///Timed action involving one mob user. Target is optional.
-/proc/do_after(mob/user, delay, needhand = TRUE, atom/target = null, progress = TRUE, datum/callback/extra_checks = null)
+/proc/do_after(mob/user, delay, atom/target, timed_action_flags = NONE, progress = TRUE, datum/callback/extra_checks)
 	if(!user)
 		return FALSE
-	var/atom/Tloc = null
+	var/atom/target_loc = null
 	if(target && !isturf(target))
-		Tloc = target.loc
+		target_loc = target.loc
 
 	if(target)
 		LAZYADD(user.do_afters, target)
 		LAZYADD(target.targeted_by, user)
 
-	var/atom/Uloc = user.loc
+	var/atom/user_loc = user.loc
 
 	var/drifting = FALSE
 	if(!user.Process_Spacemove(0) && user.inertia_dir)
@@ -262,10 +270,6 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(species_list)
 
 	var/holding = user.get_active_held_item()
 
-	var/holdingnull = TRUE //User's hand started out empty, check for an empty hand
-	if(holding)
-		holdingnull = FALSE //Users hand started holding something, check to see if it's still holding that
-
 	delay *= user.cached_multiplicative_actions_slowdown
 
 	var/datum/progressbar/progbar
@@ -277,42 +281,38 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(species_list)
 	. = TRUE
 	while (world.time < endtime)
 		stoplag(1)
+
 		if(!QDELETED(progbar))
 			progbar.update(world.time - starttime)
 
 		if(drifting && !user.inertia_dir)
 			drifting = FALSE
-			Uloc = user.loc
+			user_loc = user.loc
 
-		if(QDELETED(user) || user.stat || (!drifting && user.loc != Uloc) || (extra_checks && !extra_checks.Invoke()))
+		if(
+			QDELETED(user) \
+			|| (!(timed_action_flags & IGNORE_USER_LOC_CHANGE) && !drifting && user.loc != user_loc) \
+			|| (!(timed_action_flags & IGNORE_HELD_ITEM) && user.get_active_held_item() != holding) \
+			|| (!(timed_action_flags & IGNORE_INCAPACITATED) && user.incapacitated()) \
+			|| (extra_checks && !extra_checks.Invoke()) \
+		)
 			. = FALSE
 			break
 
-		if(isliving(user))
-			var/mob/living/L = user
-			if(L.IsStun() || L.IsParalyzed())
-				. = FALSE
-				break
-
-		if(!QDELETED(Tloc) && (QDELETED(target) || Tloc != target.loc))
-			if((Uloc != Tloc || Tloc != user) && !drifting)
-				. = FALSE
-				break
-
-		if(target && !(target in user.do_afters))
+		if(
+			!(timed_action_flags & IGNORE_TARGET_LOC_CHANGE) \
+			&& !drifting \
+			&& !QDELETED(target_loc) \
+			&& (QDELETED(target) || target_loc != target.loc) \
+			&& ((user_loc != target_loc || target_loc != user)) \
+			)
+			. = FALSE
+			break
+
+		if(target && !(timed_action_flags & IGNORE_TARGET_IN_DOAFTERS) && !(target in user.do_afters))
 			. = FALSE
 			break
 
-		if(needhand)
-			//This might seem like an odd check, but you can still need a hand even when it's empty
-			//i.e the hand is used to pull some item/tool out of the construction
-			if(!holdingnull)
-				if(!holding)
-					. = FALSE
-					break
-			if(user.get_active_held_item() != holding)
-				. = FALSE
-				break
 	if(!QDELETED(progbar))
 		progbar.end_progress()
 
@@ -322,7 +322,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(species_list)
 
 
 ///Timed action involving at least one mob user and a list of targets.
-/proc/do_after_mob(mob/user, list/targets, time = 3 SECONDS, uninterruptible = FALSE, progress = TRUE, datum/callback/extra_checks)
+/proc/do_after_mob(mob/user, list/targets, time = 3 SECONDS, timed_action_flags = NONE, progress = TRUE, datum/callback/extra_checks)
 	if(!user)
 		return FALSE
 	if(!islist(targets))
@@ -351,25 +351,40 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(species_list)
 	var/endtime = world.time + time
 	var/starttime = world.time
 	. = TRUE
-	mainloop:
-		while(world.time < endtime)
-			stoplag(1)
-			if(!QDELETED(progbar))
-				progbar.update(world.time - starttime)
-			if(QDELETED(user) || !targets)
+	while(world.time < endtime)
+		stoplag(1)
+
+		if(!QDELETED(progbar))
+			progbar.update(world.time - starttime)
+		if(QDELETED(user) || !length(targets))
+			. = FALSE
+			break
+
+		if(drifting && !user.inertia_dir)
+			drifting = FALSE
+			user_loc = user.loc
+
+		if(
+			!((timed_action_flags & IGNORE_USER_LOC_CHANGE) && !drifting && user_loc != user.loc) \
+			|| (!(timed_action_flags & IGNORE_HELD_ITEM) && user.get_active_held_item() != holding) \
+			|| (!(timed_action_flags & IGNORE_INCAPACITATED) && user.incapacitated()) \
+			|| (extra_checks && !extra_checks.Invoke()) \
+			)
+			. = FALSE
+			break
+
+		for(var/t in targets)
+			var/atom/target = t
+			if(
+				(QDELETED(target)) \
+				|| (!(timed_action_flags & IGNORE_TARGET_LOC_CHANGE) && originalloc[target] != target.loc) \
+				)
 				. = FALSE
 				break
-			if(uninterruptible)
-				continue
 
-			if(drifting && !user.inertia_dir)
-				drifting = FALSE
-				user_loc = user.loc
+		if(!.) // In case the for-loop found a reason to break out of the while.
+			break
 
-			for(var/atom/target in targets)
-				if((!drifting && user_loc != user.loc) || QDELETED(target) || originalloc[target] != target.loc || user.get_active_held_item() != holding || user.incapacitated() || (extra_checks && !extra_checks.Invoke()))
-					. = FALSE
-					break mainloop
 	if(!QDELETED(progbar))
 		progbar.end_progress()
 
@@ -379,6 +394,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(species_list)
 			LAZYREMOVE(user.do_afters, target)
 			LAZYREMOVE(target.targeted_by, user)
 
+
 /proc/is_species(A, species_datum)
 	. = FALSE
 	if(ishuman(A))
diff --git a/code/__HELPERS/unsorted.dm b/code/__HELPERS/unsorted.dm
index 6ca5b8cdfa2..67fcd30614a 100644
--- a/code/__HELPERS/unsorted.dm
+++ b/code/__HELPERS/unsorted.dm
@@ -1251,7 +1251,7 @@ GLOBAL_DATUM_INIT(dview_mob, /mob/dview, new)
 	return temp
 
 //same as do_mob except for movables and it allows both to drift and doesn't draw progressbar
-/proc/do_atom(atom/movable/user , atom/movable/target, time = 30, uninterruptible = 0,datum/callback/extra_checks = null)
+/proc/do_atom(atom/movable/user, atom/movable/target, time = 3 SECONDS, timed_action_flags = NONE, datum/callback/extra_checks)
 	if(!user || !target)
 		return TRUE
 	var/user_loc = user.loc
@@ -1270,11 +1270,10 @@ GLOBAL_DATUM_INIT(dview_mob, /mob/dview, new)
 	. = TRUE
 	while (world.time < endtime)
 		stoplag(1)
+
 		if(QDELETED(user) || QDELETED(target))
-			. = 0
+			. = FALSE
 			break
-		if(uninterruptible)
-			continue
 
 		if(drifting && !user.inertia_dir)
 			drifting = FALSE
@@ -1284,7 +1283,11 @@ GLOBAL_DATUM_INIT(dview_mob, /mob/dview, new)
 			target_drifting = FALSE
 			target_loc = target.loc
 
-		if((!drifting && user.loc != user_loc) || (!target_drifting && target.loc != target_loc) || (extra_checks && !extra_checks.Invoke()))
+		if(
+			(!(timed_action_flags & IGNORE_USER_LOC_CHANGE) && !drifting && user.loc != user_loc) \
+			|| (!(timed_action_flags& IGNORE_TARGET_LOC_CHANGE) && !target_drifting && target.loc != target_loc) \
+			|| (extra_checks && !extra_checks.Invoke()) \
+			)
 			. = FALSE
 			break
 
diff --git a/code/datums/components/storage/storage.dm b/code/datums/components/storage/storage.dm
index d911ca9cdca..8e619488834 100644
--- a/code/datums/components/storage/storage.dm
+++ b/code/datums/components/storage/storage.dm
@@ -215,7 +215,7 @@
 		return
 	var/datum/progressbar/progress = new(M, len, I.loc)
 	var/list/rejections = list()
-	while(do_after(M, 10, TRUE, parent, FALSE, CALLBACK(src, .proc/handle_mass_pickup, things, I.loc, rejections, progress)))
+	while(do_after(M, 1 SECONDS, parent, NONE, FALSE, CALLBACK(src, .proc/handle_mass_pickup, things, I.loc, rejections, progress)))
 		stoplag(1)
 	progress.end_progress()
 	to_chat(M, "<span class='notice'>You put everything you could [insert_preposition] [parent].</span>")
@@ -273,7 +273,7 @@
 	var/turf/T = get_turf(A)
 	var/list/things = contents()
 	var/datum/progressbar/progress = new(M, length(things), T)
-	while (do_after(M, 10, TRUE, T, FALSE, CALLBACK(src, .proc/mass_remove_from_storage, T, things, progress)))
+	while (do_after(M, 1 SECONDS, T, NONE, FALSE, CALLBACK(src, .proc/mass_remove_from_storage, T, things, progress)))
 		stoplag(1)
 	progress.end_progress()
 
diff --git a/code/datums/components/swabbing.dm b/code/datums/components/swabbing.dm
index de897a10c65..fbf8cf16071 100644
--- a/code/datums/components/swabbing.dm
+++ b/code/datums/components/swabbing.dm
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ This component is used in vat growing to swab for microbiological samples which
 		return
 
 	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start swabbing [target] for samples!</span>")
-	if(!do_after(user, 3 SECONDS, TRUE, target)) // Start swabbing boi
+	if(!do_after(user, 3 SECONDS, target)) // Start swabbing boi
 		return
 
 	LAZYINITLIST(swabbed_items) //If it isn't initialized, initialize it. As we need to pass it by reference
diff --git a/code/datums/status_effects/debuffs.dm b/code/datums/status_effects/debuffs.dm
index 9db0d3ea8fb..cbf7f369160 100644
--- a/code/datums/status_effects/debuffs.dm
+++ b/code/datums/status_effects/debuffs.dm
@@ -270,7 +270,7 @@
 	if(usr != owner)
 		return
 	to_chat(owner, "<span class='notice'>You attempt to remove the durathread strand from around your neck.</span>")
-	if(do_after(owner, 35, null, owner))
+	if(do_after(owner, 3.5 SECONDS, owner))
 		if(isliving(owner))
 			var/mob/living/L = owner
 			to_chat(owner, "<span class='notice'>You succesfuly remove the durathread strand.</span>")
diff --git a/code/game/atoms.dm b/code/game/atoms.dm
index 010336b68ab..aa2fdfe08c1 100644
--- a/code/game/atoms.dm
+++ b/code/game/atoms.dm
@@ -871,7 +871,7 @@
 	var/list/things = src_object.contents()
 	var/datum/progressbar/progress = new(user, things.len, src)
 	var/datum/component/storage/STR = GetComponent(/datum/component/storage)
-	while (do_after(user, 10, TRUE, src, FALSE, CALLBACK(STR, /datum/component/storage.proc/handle_mass_item_insertion, things, src_object, user, progress)))
+	while (do_after(user, 1 SECONDS, src, NONE, FALSE, CALLBACK(STR, /datum/component/storage.proc/handle_mass_item_insertion, things, src_object, user, progress)))
 		stoplag(1)
 	progress.end_progress()
 	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You dump as much of [src_object.parent]'s contents [STR.insert_preposition]to [src] as you can.</span>")
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/doors/airlock.dm b/code/game/machinery/doors/airlock.dm
index c9e636772f5..f652b38e279 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/doors/airlock.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/doors/airlock.dm
@@ -810,7 +810,7 @@
 						to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need at least 2 metal sheets to reinforce [src].</span>")
 						return
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start reinforcing [src].</span>")
-					if(do_after(user, 20, TRUE, src))
+					if(do_after(user, 2 SECONDS, src))
 						if(!panel_open || !S.use(2))
 							return
 						user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] reinforces \the [src] with metal.</span>",
@@ -824,7 +824,7 @@
 						to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need at least 2 plasteel sheets to reinforce [src].</span>")
 						return
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start reinforcing [src].</span>")
-					if(do_after(user, 20, TRUE, src))
+					if(do_after(user, 2 SECONDS, src))
 						if(!panel_open || !S.use(2))
 							return
 						user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] reinforces \the [src] with plasteel.</span>",
@@ -1076,7 +1076,7 @@
 				var/time_to_open = 50
 				playsound(src, 'sound/machines/airlock_alien_prying.ogg', 100, TRUE) //is it aliens or just the CE being a dick?
 				prying_so_hard = TRUE
-				if(do_after(user, time_to_open, TRUE, src))
+				if(do_after(user, time_to_open, src))
 					if(check_electrified && shock(user,100))
 						prying_so_hard = FALSE
 						return
@@ -1269,7 +1269,7 @@
 		playsound(src, 'sound/machines/airlock_alien_prying.ogg', 100, TRUE)
 
 
-	if(do_after(user, time_to_open, TRUE, src))
+	if(do_after(user, time_to_open, src))
 		if(density && !open(2)) //The airlock is still closed, but something prevented it opening. (Another player noticed and bolted/welded the airlock in time!)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>Despite your efforts, [src] managed to resist your attempts to open it!</span>")
 
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/doors/poddoor.dm b/code/game/machinery/doors/poddoor.dm
index 6a3228fa3a4..0aa381c1993 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/doors/poddoor.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/doors/poddoor.dm
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@
 		if(hasPower())
 			time_to_open = 15 SECONDS
 
-		if(do_after(user, time_to_open, TRUE, src))
+		if(do_after(user, time_to_open, src))
 			if(density && !open(TRUE)) //The airlock is still closed, but something prevented it opening. (Another player noticed and bolted/welded the airlock in time!)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>Despite your efforts, [src] managed to resist your attempts to open it!</span>")
 
diff --git a/code/game/objects/buckling.dm b/code/game/objects/buckling.dm
index 22be6d5e52b..0abc1c3ffac 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/buckling.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/buckling.dm
@@ -249,7 +249,7 @@
 		M.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[user] starts buckling [M] to [src]!</span>",\
 			"<span class='userdanger'>[user] starts buckling you to [src]!</span>",\
 			"<span class='hear'>You hear metal clanking.</span>")
-		if(!do_after(user, 2 SECONDS, TRUE, M))
+		if(!do_after(user, 2 SECONDS, M))
 			return FALSE
 
 		// Sanity check before we attempt to buckle. Is everything still in a kosher state for buckling after the 3 seconds have elapsed?
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/bodybag.dm b/code/game/objects/items/bodybag.dm
index 6df651a7467..8f5b5e33435 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/bodybag.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/bodybag.dm
@@ -77,13 +77,12 @@
 	user.last_special = world.time + CLICK_CD_BREAKOUT
 	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You claw at the fabric of [src], trying to tear it open...</span>")
 	to_chat(loc, "<span class='warning'>Someone starts trying to break free of [src]!</span>")
-	if(do_after_mob(user, src, 12 SECONDS, TRUE))
-		if(user.loc != src)
-			return
-		// you are still in the bag? time to go unless you KO'd, honey!
-		// if they escape during this time and you rebag them the timer is still clocking down and does NOT reset so they can very easily get out.
-		if(user.incapacitated())
-			to_chat(loc, "<span class='warning'>The pressure subsides. It seems that they've stopped resisting...</span>")
-			return
-		loc.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[user] suddenly appears in front of [loc]!</span>", "<span class='userdanger'>[user] breaks free of [src]!</span>")
-		qdel(src)
+	if(!do_mob(user, src, 12 SECONDS, timed_action_flags = (IGNORE_TARGET_LOC_CHANGE|IGNORE_HELD_ITEM)))
+		return
+	// you are still in the bag? time to go unless you KO'd, honey!
+	// if they escape during this time and you rebag them the timer is still clocking down and does NOT reset so they can very easily get out.
+	if(user.incapacitated())
+		to_chat(loc, "<span class='warning'>The pressure subsides. It seems that they've stopped resisting...</span>")
+		return
+	loc.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[user] suddenly appears in front of [loc]!</span>", "<span class='userdanger'>[user] breaks free of [src]!</span>")
+	qdel(src)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/cardboard_cutouts.dm b/code/game/objects/items/cardboard_cutouts.dm
index 37a9b4e314a..966d8c0c6a4 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/cardboard_cutouts.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/cardboard_cutouts.dm
@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@
 	var/new_appearance = show_radial_menu(user, src, possible_appearances, custom_check = CALLBACK(src, .proc/check_menu, user, crayon), radius = 36, require_near = TRUE)
 	if(!new_appearance)
 		return FALSE
-	if(!do_after(user, 10, FALSE, src, TRUE))
+	if(!do_after(user, 1 SECONDS, src, timed_action_flags = IGNORE_HELD_ITEM))
 		return FALSE
 	if(!check_menu(user, crayon))
 		return FALSE
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/defib.dm b/code/game/objects/items/defib.dm
index fc22820c354..36c2fce3940 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/defib.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/defib.dm
@@ -498,7 +498,7 @@
 		"<span class='warning'>You overcharge the paddles and begin to place them onto [H]'s chest...</span>")
 	busy = TRUE
 	update_icon()
-	if(do_after(user, 15, TRUE, H))
+	if(do_after(user, 1.5 SECONDS, H))
 		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] places [src] on [H]'s chest.</span>",
 			"<span class='warning'>You place [src] on [H]'s chest and begin to charge them.</span>")
 		var/turf/T = get_turf(defib)
@@ -507,7 +507,7 @@
 			T.audible_message("<span class='warning'>\The [defib] lets out an urgent beep and lets out a steadily rising hum...</span>")
 		else
 			user.audible_message("<span class='warning'>[src] let out an urgent beep.</span>")
-		if(do_after(user, 15, TRUE, H)) //Takes longer due to overcharging
+		if(do_after(user, 1.5 SECONDS, H)) //Takes longer due to overcharging
 			if(!H)
 				busy = FALSE
 				update_icon()
@@ -548,11 +548,11 @@
 	user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[user] begins to place [src] on [H]'s chest.</span>", "<span class='warning'>You begin to place [src] on [H]'s chest...</span>")
 	busy = TRUE
 	update_icon()
-	if(do_after(user, 30, TRUE, H)) //beginning to place the paddles on patient's chest to allow some time for people to move away to stop the process
+	if(do_after(user, 3 SECONDS, H)) //beginning to place the paddles on patient's chest to allow some time for people to move away to stop the process
 		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] places [src] on [H]'s chest.</span>", "<span class='warning'>You place [src] on [H]'s chest.</span>")
 		playsound(src, 'sound/machines/defib_charge.ogg', 75, FALSE)
 		var/obj/item/organ/heart = H.getorgan(/obj/item/organ/heart)
-		if(do_after(user, 20, TRUE, H)) //placed on chest and short delay to shock for dramatic effect, revive time is 5sec total
+		if(do_after(user, 2 SECONDS, H)) //placed on chest and short delay to shock for dramatic effect, revive time is 5sec total
 			if((!combat && !req_defib) || (req_defib && !defib.combat))
 				for(var/obj/item/clothing/C in H.get_equipped_items())
 					if((C.body_parts_covered & CHEST) && (C.clothing_flags & THICKMATERIAL)) //check to see if something is obscuring their chest.
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/eightball.dm b/code/game/objects/items/eightball.dm
index b880dddb0de..fa0061492a9 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/eightball.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/eightball.dm
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@
 	shaking = TRUE
 
 	start_shaking(user)
-	if(do_after(user, shake_time, needhand=TRUE, target=user, progress=TRUE))
+	if(do_after(user, shake_time))
 		var/answer = get_answer()
 		say(answer)
 
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/food/meat.dm b/code/game/objects/items/food/meat.dm
index ebb29752554..edf43e7f06a 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/food/meat.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/food/meat.dm
@@ -165,7 +165,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/food/monkeycube/suicide_act(mob/living/M)
 	M.visible_message("<span class='suicide'>[M] is putting [src] in [M.p_their()] mouth! It looks like [M.p_theyre()] trying to commit suicide!</span>")
-	var/eating_success = do_after(M, 10, TRUE, src, TRUE)
+	var/eating_success = do_after(M, 1 SECONDS, src)
 	if(QDELETED(M)) //qdeletion: the nuclear option of self-harm
 		return SHAME
 	if(!eating_success || QDELETED(src)) //checks if src is gone or if they failed to wait for a second
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/granters.dm b/code/game/objects/items/granters.dm
index 367fa191d29..f638ea4ffb8 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/granters.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/granters.dm
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/book/granter/proc/turn_page(mob/user)
 	playsound(user, pick('sound/effects/pageturn1.ogg','sound/effects/pageturn2.ogg','sound/effects/pageturn3.ogg'), 30, TRUE)
-	if(do_after(user, 50, TRUE, src))
+	if(do_after(user, 5 SECONDS, src))
 		if(remarks.len)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>[pick(remarks)]</span>")
 		else
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@
 			on_reading_stopped()
 			reading = FALSE
 			return
-	if(do_after(user, 50, TRUE, src))
+	if(do_after(user, 5 SECONDS, src))
 		on_reading_finished(user)
 	reading = FALSE
 	return TRUE
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/religion.dm b/code/game/objects/items/religion.dm
index bcaff0e45c2..603fb3f0697 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/religion.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/religion.dm
@@ -330,7 +330,7 @@
 	if(staffcooldown + staffwait > world.time)
 		return
 	user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] chants deeply and waves [user.p_their()] staff!</span>")
-	if(do_after(user, 20,1,src))
+	if(do_after(user, 2 SECONDS, src))
 		target.add_atom_colour(conversion_color, WASHABLE_COLOUR_PRIORITY) //wololo
 	staffcooldown = world.time
 
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/tools/wirecutters.dm b/code/game/objects/items/tools/wirecutters.dm
index 7abfdfc3b1c..4439b359241 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/tools/wirecutters.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/tools/wirecutters.dm
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@
 		return
 	else if(istype(C) && C.has_status_effect(STATUS_EFFECT_CHOKINGSTRAND))
 		to_chat(C, "<span class='notice'>You attempt to remove the durathread strand from around your neck.</span>")
-		if(do_after(user, 15, null, C))
+		if(do_after(user, 1.5 SECONDS, C))
 			to_chat(C, "<span class='notice'>You succesfuly remove the durathread strand.</span>")
 			C.remove_status_effect(STATUS_EFFECT_CHOKINGSTRAND)
 	else
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/beds_chairs/chair.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/beds_chairs/chair.dm
index 827a1d2901c..fddb5d5ebd6 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/beds_chairs/chair.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/beds_chairs/chair.dm
@@ -466,7 +466,7 @@
 /obj/structure/chair/plastic/proc/snap_check(mob/living/carbon/Mob)
 	if (Mob.nutrition >= NUTRITION_LEVEL_FAT)
 		to_chat(Mob, "<span class='warning'>The chair begins to pop and crack, you're too heavy!</span>")
-		if(do_after(Mob, 60, 1, Mob, 0))
+		if(do_after(Mob, 6 SECONDS, progress = FALSE))
 			Mob.visible_message("<span class='notice'>The plastic chair snaps under [Mob]'s weight!</span>")
 			new /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/plastic(loc)
 			qdel(src)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/mineral_doors.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/mineral_doors.dm
index 4d629b85d5e..c9c6dccc3df 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/mineral_doors.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/mineral_doors.dm
@@ -335,7 +335,7 @@
 
 	if((user.a_intent != INTENT_HARM) && istype(I, /obj/item/paper) && (obj_integrity < max_integrity))
 		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] starts to patch the holes in [src].</span>", "<span class='notice'>You start patching some of the holes in [src]!</span>")
-		if(do_after(user, 20, TRUE, src))
+		if(do_after(user, 2 SECONDS, src))
 			obj_integrity = min(obj_integrity+4,max_integrity)
 			qdel(I)
 			user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] patches some of the holes in [src].</span>", "<span class='notice'>You patch some of the holes in [src]!</span>")
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/watercloset.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/watercloset.dm
index 066f12e3bb6..c6947926ecc 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/watercloset.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/watercloset.dm
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@
 					GM.visible_message("<span class='danger'>[user] starts to give [GM] a swirlie!</span>", "<span class='userdanger'>[user] starts to give you a swirlie...</span>")
 					swirlie = GM
 					var/was_alive = (swirlie.stat != DEAD)
-					if(do_after(user, 30, 0, target = src))
+					if(do_after(user, 3 SECONDS, target = src, timed_action_flags = IGNORE_HELD_ITEM))
 						GM.visible_message("<span class='danger'>[user] gives [GM] a swirlie!</span>", "<span class='userdanger'>[user] gives you a swirlie!</span>", "<span class='hear'>You hear a toilet flushing.</span>")
 						if(iscarbon(GM))
 							var/mob/living/carbon/C = GM
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/changeling/powers/linglink.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/changeling/powers/linglink.dm
index 36204649af6..47113429ba8 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/changeling/powers/linglink.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/changeling/powers/linglink.dm
@@ -63,11 +63,11 @@
 			changeling.islinking = 0
 			target.mind.linglink = 0
 			return
-	
+
 	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>We must keep holding on to [target] to sustain the link. </span>")
 	while(user.pulling && user.grab_state >= GRAB_NECK)
 		target.reagents.add_reagent(/datum/reagent/medicine/salbutamol, 0.5) // So they don't choke to death while you interrogate them
-		do_mob(user, target, 100, TRUE)
+		do_mob(user, target, 10 SECONDS, timed_action_flags = (IGNORE_USER_LOC_CHANGE|IGNORE_TARGET_LOC_CHANGE|IGNORE_HELD_ITEM))
 
 	changeling.islinking = 0
 	target.mind.linglink = 0
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_book.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_book.dm
index 890520876e7..c14d28b5136 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_book.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_book.dm
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@
 /obj/item/forbidden_book/proc/get_power_from_influence(atom/target, mob/user)
 	var/obj/effect/reality_smash/RS = target
 	to_chat(user, "<span class='danger'>You start drawing power from influence...</span>")
-	if(do_after(user,10 SECONDS,TRUE,RS))
+	if(do_after(user, 10 SECONDS, RS))
 		qdel(RS)
 		charge += 1
 
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/revenant/revenant_abilities.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/revenant/revenant_abilities.dm
index 727029f3633..0c86660c4b2 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/revenant/revenant_abilities.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/revenant/revenant_abilities.dm
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@
 	draining = TRUE
 	essence_drained += rand(15, 20)
 	to_chat(src, "<span class='revennotice'>You search for the soul of [target].</span>")
-	if(do_after(src, rand(10, 20), 0, target)) //did they get deleted in that second?
+	if(do_after(src, rand(10, 20), target, timed_action_flags = IGNORE_HELD_ITEM)) //did they get deleted in that second?
 		if(target.ckey)
 			to_chat(src, "<span class='revennotice'>[target.p_their(TRUE)] soul burns with intelligence.</span>")
 			essence_drained += rand(20, 30)
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@
 			essence_drained += rand(40, 50)
 		else
 			to_chat(src, "<span class='revennotice'>[target.p_their(TRUE)] soul is weak and faltering.</span>")
-		if(do_after(src, rand(15, 20), 0, target)) //did they get deleted NOW?
+		if(do_after(src, rand(15, 20), target, timed_action_flags = IGNORE_HELD_ITEM)) //did they get deleted NOW?
 			switch(essence_drained)
 				if(1 to 30)
 					to_chat(src, "<span class='revennotice'>[target] will not yield much essence. Still, every bit counts.</span>")
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@
 					to_chat(src, "<span class='revenboldnotice'>Such a feast! [target] will yield much essence to you.</span>")
 				if(90 to INFINITY)
 					to_chat(src, "<span class='revenbignotice'>Ah, the perfect soul. [target] will yield massive amounts of essence to you.</span>")
-			if(do_after(src, rand(15, 25), 0, target)) //how about now
+			if(do_after(src, rand(15, 25), target, timed_action_flags = IGNORE_HELD_ITEM)) //how about now
 				if(!target.stat)
 					to_chat(src, "<span class='revenwarning'>[target.p_theyre(TRUE)] now powerful enough to fight off your draining.</span>")
 					to_chat(target, "<span class='boldannounce'>You feel something tugging across your body before subsiding.</span>")
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@
 					draining = FALSE
 					return
 				var/datum/beam/B = Beam(target,icon_state="drain_life",time=INFINITY)
-				if(do_after(src, 46, 0, target)) //As one cannot prove the existance of ghosts, ghosts cannot prove the existance of the target they were draining.
+				if(do_after(src, 46, target, timed_action_flags = IGNORE_HELD_ITEM)) //As one cannot prove the existance of ghosts, ghosts cannot prove the existance of the target they were draining.
 					change_essence_amount(essence_drained, FALSE, target)
 					if(essence_drained <= 90 && target.stat != DEAD)
 						essence_regen_cap += 5
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm b/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm
index 1c9f9a0e911..318c9ac00c5 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You require 3 [cloth_repair.name] to repair [src].</span>")
 				return TRUE
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin fixing the damage to [src] with [cloth_repair]...</span>")
-			if(!do_after(user, 6 SECONDS, TRUE, src) || !cloth_repair.use(3))
+			if(!do_after(user, 6 SECONDS, src) || !cloth_repair.use(3))
 				return TRUE
 			repair(user, params)
 			return TRUE
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/shoes/_shoes.dm b/code/modules/clothing/shoes/_shoes.dm
index afc738d4ac3..18a89225e82 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/shoes/_shoes.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/shoes/_shoes.dm
@@ -146,7 +146,7 @@
 			return
 		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] begins [tied ? "unknotting" : "tying"] the laces of [user.p_their()] [src.name].</span>", "<span class='notice'>You begin [tied ? "unknotting" : "tying"] the laces of your [src.name]...</span>")
 
-		if(do_after(user, lace_time, needhand=TRUE, target=our_guy, extra_checks=CALLBACK(src, .proc/still_shoed, our_guy)))
+		if(do_after(user, lace_time, target = our_guy, extra_checks = CALLBACK(src, .proc/still_shoed, our_guy)))
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You [tied ? "unknot" : "tie"] the laces of your [src.name].</span>")
 			if(tied == SHOES_UNTIED)
 				adjust_laces(SHOES_TIED, user)
@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@
 		if(HAS_TRAIT(user, TRAIT_CLUMSY)) // based clowns trained their whole lives for this
 			mod_time *= 0.75
 
-		if(do_after(user, mod_time, needhand=TRUE, target=our_guy, extra_checks=CALLBACK(src, .proc/still_shoed, our_guy)))
+		if(do_after(user, mod_time, target = our_guy, extra_checks = CALLBACK(src, .proc/still_shoed, our_guy)))
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You [tied ? "untie" : "knot"] the laces on [loc]'s [src.name].</span>")
 			if(tied == SHOES_UNTIED)
 				adjust_laces(SHOES_KNOTTED, user)
@@ -253,6 +253,6 @@
 
 	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin [tied ? "untying" : "tying"] the laces on [src]...</span>")
 
-	if(do_after(user, lace_time, needhand=TRUE, target=src,extra_checks=CALLBACK(src, .proc/still_shoed, user)))
+	if(do_after(user, lace_time, target = src,extra_checks = CALLBACK(src, .proc/still_shoed, user)))
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You [tied ? "untie" : "tie"] the laces on [src].</span>")
 		adjust_laces(tied ? SHOES_TIED : SHOES_UNTIED, user)
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/hardsuit.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/hardsuit.dm
index b1a3781e339..dccf8594138 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/hardsuit.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/hardsuit.dm
@@ -164,7 +164,7 @@
 		if(L.status)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>This bulb is too damaged to use as a replacement!</span>")
 			return
-		if(do_after(user, 50, 1, src))
+		if(do_after(user, 5 SECONDS, src))
 			qdel(I)
 			helmet = new helmettype(src)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You have successfully repaired [src]'s helmet.</span>")
diff --git a/code/modules/hydroponics/grown/kudzu.dm b/code/modules/hydroponics/grown/kudzu.dm
index 7764be7ecb7..41b33b7254c 100644
--- a/code/modules/hydroponics/grown/kudzu.dm
+++ b/code/modules/hydroponics/grown/kudzu.dm
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/seeds/kudzu/attack_self(mob/user)
 	user.visible_message("<span class='danger'>[user] begins throwing seeds on the ground...</span>")
-	if(do_after(user, 50, needhand = TRUE, target = user.drop_location(), progress = TRUE))
+	if(do_after(user, 5 SECONDS, target = user.drop_location(), progress = TRUE))
 		plant(user)
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You plant the kudzu. You monster.</span>")
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/brain/brain_item.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/brain/brain_item.dm
index fa0f7a65550..592ba96ee67 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/brain/brain_item.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/brain/brain_item.dm
@@ -124,7 +124,7 @@
 			return
 
 		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] starts to pour the contents of [O] onto [src].</span>", "<span class='notice'>You start to slowly pour the contents of [O] onto [src].</span>")
-		if(!do_after(user, 60, TRUE, src))
+		if(!do_after(user, 6 SECONDS, src))
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You failed to pour [O] onto [src]!</span>")
 			return
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon.dm
index f7e7326289d..718c220e462 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon.dm
@@ -275,7 +275,7 @@
 			buckle_cd = O.breakouttime
 		visible_message("<span class='warning'>[src] attempts to unbuckle [p_them()]self!</span>", \
 					"<span class='notice'>You attempt to unbuckle yourself... (This will take around [round(buckle_cd/600,1)] minute\s, and you need to stay still.)</span>")
-		if(do_after(src, buckle_cd, 0, target = src))
+		if(do_after(src, buckle_cd, target = src, timed_action_flags = IGNORE_HELD_ITEM))
 			if(!buckled)
 				return
 			buckled.user_unbuckle_mob(src,src)
@@ -326,7 +326,7 @@
 	if(!cuff_break)
 		visible_message("<span class='warning'>[src] attempts to remove [I]!</span>")
 		to_chat(src, "<span class='notice'>You attempt to remove [I]... (This will take around [DisplayTimeText(breakouttime)] and you need to stand still.)</span>")
-		if(do_after(src, breakouttime, 0, target = src))
+		if(do_after(src, breakouttime, target = src, timed_action_flags = IGNORE_HELD_ITEM))
 			. = clear_cuffs(I, cuff_break)
 		else
 			to_chat(src, "<span class='warning'>You fail to remove [I]!</span>")
@@ -335,7 +335,7 @@
 		breakouttime = 50
 		visible_message("<span class='warning'>[src] is trying to break [I]!</span>")
 		to_chat(src, "<span class='notice'>You attempt to break [I]... (This will take around 5 seconds and you need to stand still.)</span>")
-		if(do_after(src, breakouttime, 0, target = src))
+		if(do_after(src, breakouttime, target = src, timed_action_flags = IGNORE_HELD_ITEM))
 			. = clear_cuffs(I, cuff_break)
 		else
 			to_chat(src, "<span class='warning'>You fail to break [I]!</span>")
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm
index 53ebaa95b42..45aa50f3143 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm
@@ -1097,7 +1097,7 @@
 		//Joe Medic starts quickly/expertly lifting Grey Tider onto their back..
 		"<span class='notice'>[carrydelay < 35 ? "Using your gloves' nanochips, you" : "You"] [skills_space] start to lift [target] onto your back[carrydelay == 40 ? ", while assisted by the nanochips in your gloves.." : "..."]</span>")
 		//(Using your gloves' nanochips, you/You) ( /quickly/expertly) start to lift Grey Tider onto your back(, while assisted by the nanochips in your gloves../...)
-		if(do_after(src, carrydelay, TRUE, target))
+		if(do_after(src, carrydelay, target))
 			//Second check to make sure they're still valid to be carried
 			if(can_be_firemanned(target) && !incapacitated(FALSE, TRUE) && !target.buckled)
 				if(target.loc != loc)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defense.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defense.dm
index e67e6f6cfc0..4c515471830 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defense.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defense.dm
@@ -641,7 +641,7 @@
 	if(src == M)
 		if(has_status_effect(STATUS_EFFECT_CHOKINGSTRAND))
 			to_chat(src, "<span class='notice'>You attempt to remove the durathread strand from around your neck.</span>")
-			if(do_after(src, 35, null, src))
+			if(do_after(src, 3.5 SECONDS, src))
 				to_chat(src, "<span class='notice'>You succesfuly remove the durathread strand.</span>")
 				remove_status_effect(STATUS_EFFECT_CHOKINGSTRAND)
 			return
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species.dm
index d941e06a3c9..6124df37e87 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species.dm
@@ -1293,7 +1293,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(roundstart_races)
 			user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[user] starts stealing [target]'s [I.name]!</span>",
 							"<span class='danger'>You start stealing [target]'s [I.name]...</span>", null, null, target)
 			to_chat(target, "<span class='userdanger'>[user] starts stealing your [I.name]!</span>")
-			if(do_after(user, I.strip_delay, TRUE, target, TRUE))
+			if(do_after(user, I.strip_delay, target))
 				target.dropItemToGround(I, TRUE)
 				user.put_in_hands(I)
 				user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[user] stole [target]'s [I.name]!</span>",
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/ethereal.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/ethereal.dm
index 11a778cb39d..bfc82d47f6b 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/ethereal.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/ethereal.dm
@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@
 	var/static/mutable_appearance/overcharge //shameless copycode from lightning spell
 	overcharge = overcharge || mutable_appearance('icons/effects/effects.dmi', "electricity", EFFECTS_LAYER)
 	H.add_overlay(overcharge)
-	if(do_mob(H, H, 50, 1))
+	if(do_after(H, 5 SECONDS, timed_action_flags = (IGNORE_USER_LOC_CHANGE|IGNORE_HELD_ITEM|IGNORE_INCAPACITATED)))
 		H.flash_lighting_fx(5, 7, current_color)
 		var/obj/item/organ/stomach/ethereal/stomach = H.getorganslot(ORGAN_SLOT_STOMACH)
 		playsound(H, 'sound/magic/lightningshock.ogg', 100, TRUE, extrarange = 5)
@@ -186,7 +186,7 @@
 			to_chat(H, "<span class='userdanger'>You're pretty sure you just felt your heart stop for a second there..</span>")
 			H.playsound_local(H, 'sound/effects/singlebeat.ogg', 100, 0)
 		H.Paralyze(100)
-		return
+
 
 /datum/species/ethereal/proc/get_charge(mob/living/carbon/H) //this feels like it should be somewhere else. Eh?
 	var/obj/item/organ/stomach/ethereal/stomach = H.getorganslot(ORGAN_SLOT_STOMACH)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/jellypeople.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/jellypeople.dm
index cef78557624..eed6b58e844 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/jellypeople.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/jellypeople.dm
@@ -204,7 +204,7 @@
 
 	H.notransform = TRUE
 
-	if(do_after(owner, delay=60, needhand=FALSE, target=owner, progress=TRUE))
+	if(do_after(owner, delay = 6 SECONDS, target = owner, timed_action_flags = IGNORE_HELD_ITEM))
 		if(H.blood_volume >= BLOOD_VOLUME_SLIME_SPLIT)
 			make_dupe()
 		else
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
index 061b7f75b84..3dff8414468 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
@@ -474,8 +474,7 @@
 
 /mob/living/proc/get_up(instant = FALSE)
 	set waitfor = FALSE
-	var/static/datum/callback/rest_checks = CALLBACK(src, .proc/rest_checks_callback)
-	if(!instant && !do_mob(src, src, 1 SECONDS, uninterruptible = TRUE, extra_checks = rest_checks))
+	if(!instant && !do_mob(src, src, 1 SECONDS, timed_action_flags = (IGNORE_USER_LOC_CHANGE|IGNORE_TARGET_LOC_CHANGE|IGNORE_HELD_ITEM), extra_checks = CALLBACK(src, /mob/living/proc/rest_checks_callback)))
 		return
 	if(resting || body_position == STANDING_UP || HAS_TRAIT(src, TRAIT_FLOORED))
 		return
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/pai/pai_defense.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/pai/pai_defense.dm
index 49ec8aa2531..c01426ddc73 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/pai/pai_defense.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/pai/pai_defense.dm
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@
 			user.do_attack_animation(src)
 			if (user.name == master)
 				visible_message("<span class='notice'>Responding to its master's touch, [src] disengages its holochassis emitter, rapidly losing coherence.</span>")
-				if(do_after(user, 1 SECONDS, TRUE, src))
+				if(do_after(user, 1 SECONDS, src))
 					fold_in()
 					if(user.put_in_hands(card))
 						user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] promptly scoops up [user.p_their()] pAI's card.</span>")
diff --git a/code/modules/shuttle/navigation_computer.dm b/code/modules/shuttle/navigation_computer.dm
index 1b886de02a2..d818e982854 100644
--- a/code/modules/shuttle/navigation_computer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/shuttle/navigation_computer.dm
@@ -141,7 +141,7 @@
 	if(designate_time && (landing_clear != SHUTTLE_DOCKER_BLOCKED))
 		to_chat(current_user, "<span class='warning'>Targeting transit location, please wait [DisplayTimeText(designate_time)]...</span>")
 		designating_target_loc = the_eye.loc
-		var/wait_completed = do_after(current_user, designate_time, FALSE, designating_target_loc, TRUE, CALLBACK(src, /obj/machinery/computer/camera_advanced/shuttle_docker/proc/canDesignateTarget))
+		var/wait_completed = do_after(current_user, designate_time, designating_target_loc, timed_action_flags = IGNORE_HELD_ITEM, extra_checks = CALLBACK(src, /obj/machinery/computer/camera_advanced/shuttle_docker/proc/canDesignateTarget))
 		designating_target_loc = null
 		if(!current_user)
 			return
diff --git a/code/modules/spells/spell_types/lichdom.dm b/code/modules/spells/spell_types/lichdom.dm
index ea3a3f5a0ba..9b0ede9e446 100644
--- a/code/modules/spells/spell_types/lichdom.dm
+++ b/code/modules/spells/spell_types/lichdom.dm
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@
 
 		playsound(user, 'sound/effects/pope_entry.ogg', 100)
 
-		if(!do_after(M, 50, needhand=FALSE, target=marked_item))
+		if(!do_after(M, 5 SECONDS, target = marked_item, timed_action_flags = IGNORE_HELD_ITEM))
 			to_chat(M, "<span class='warning'>Your soul snaps back to your body as you stop ensouling [marked_item]!</span>")
 			return
 
diff --git a/code/modules/spells/spell_types/lightning.dm b/code/modules/spells/spell_types/lightning.dm
index 3231d22170e..968008ed790 100644
--- a/code/modules/spells/spell_types/lightning.dm
+++ b/code/modules/spells/spell_types/lightning.dm
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
 	halo = halo || mutable_appearance('icons/effects/effects.dmi', "electricity", EFFECTS_LAYER)
 	user.add_overlay(halo)
 	playsound(get_turf(user), Snd, 50, FALSE)
-	if(do_mob(user,user,100,1))
+	if(do_after(user, 10 SECONDS, timed_action_flags = (IGNORE_USER_LOC_CHANGE|IGNORE_HELD_ITEM)))
 		if(ready && cast_check(skipcharge=1))
 			choose_targets()
 		else
diff --git a/code/modules/vehicles/sealed.dm b/code/modules/vehicles/sealed.dm
index 666a9da8fd4..d0b2ca300b3 100644
--- a/code/modules/vehicles/sealed.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vehicles/sealed.dm
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@
 		return FALSE
 	if(occupant_amount() >= max_occupants)
 		return FALSE
-	if(do_after(M, get_enter_delay(M), FALSE, src, TRUE))
+	if(do_after(M, get_enter_delay(M), src, timed_action_flags = IGNORE_HELD_ITEM))
 		mob_enter(M)
 		return TRUE
 	return FALSE
diff --git a/code/modules/vehicles/secway.dm b/code/modules/vehicles/secway.dm
index 3bf42c25988..15853c49c7f 100644
--- a/code/modules/vehicles/secway.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vehicles/secway.dm
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/grown/banana))
 		// ignore the occupants because they're presumably too distracted to notice the guy stuffing fruit into their vehicle's exhaust. do segways have exhausts? they do now!
 		user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[user] begins stuffing [W] into [src]'s tailpipe.</span>", "<span class='warning'>You begin stuffing [W] into [src]'s tailpipe...</span>", ignored_mobs = occupants)
-		if(do_after(user, 30, TRUE, src))
+		if(do_after(user, 3 SECONDS, src))
 			if(user.transferItemToLoc(W, src))
 				user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[user] stuffs [W] into [src]'s tailpipe.</span>", "<span class='warning'>You stuff [W] into [src]'s tailpipe.</span>", ignored_mobs = occupants)
 				eddie_murphy = W