diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/say.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/say.dm
index f7910fd9d77..d9a69f3c25a 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/say.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/say.dm
@@ -90,7 +90,8 @@ var/list/crit_allowed_modes = list(MODE_WHISPER,MODE_CHANGELING,MODE_ALIEN)
 		src << "<span class='warning'>You find yourself unable to speak!</span>"
 		return
 
-	message = treat_message(message)
+	if(message_mode != MODE_WHISPER) //whisper() calls treat_message(); double process results in "hisspering"
+		message = treat_message(message)
 	var/spans = list()
 	spans += get_spans()