diff --git a/code/modules/mob/mob_helpers.dm b/code/modules/mob/mob_helpers.dm
index ee7fa503e11..664d54138d4 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/mob_helpers.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/mob_helpers.dm
@@ -362,9 +362,11 @@ var/list/intents = list(I_HELP,I_DISARM,I_GRAB,I_HARM)
 	set category = "IC"
 
 	if(!resting && (world.time > rest_CD))
+		rest_CD = world.time + 20
 		to_chat(src, "<span class='notice'>You are now resting.</span>")
 		StartResting()
 	else if(resting && (world.time > rest_CD))
+		rest_CD = world.time + 20
 		to_chat(src, "<span class='notice'>You are now getting up.</span>")
 		StopResting()