diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_organs.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_organs.dm
index 28879225b39..c83c35bd61b 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_organs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_organs.dm
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@
 		stance_damage = 0
 
 	// standing is poor
-	if(stance_damage >= 4)
+	if(stance_damage >= 8)
 		if(!(lying || resting))
 			if(species && !(species.flags & NO_PAIN))
 				emote("scream")