diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon_defense.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon_defense.dm
index acf191d9ff5..48ff9cad327 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon_defense.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon_defense.dm
@@ -493,6 +493,8 @@
 	AdjustParalyzed(-60)
 	AdjustImmobilized(-60)
 	set_resting(FALSE)
+	if(body_position != STANDING_UP && !resting && !buckled && !HAS_TRAIT(src, TRAIT_FLOORED))
+		get_up(TRUE)
 
 	playsound(loc, 'sound/weapons/thudswoosh.ogg', 50, TRUE, -1)