diff --git a/code/modules/mob/mob_helpers.dm b/code/modules/mob/mob_helpers.dm
index 79d45e94261..b83f213a066 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/mob_helpers.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/mob_helpers.dm
@@ -365,7 +365,7 @@ var/list/intents = list(I_HELP,I_DISARM,I_GRAB,I_HARM)
 		return
 
 	if(!resting)
-		client.move_delay += 20
+		client.move_delay = world.time + 20
 		to_chat(src, "<span class='notice'>You are now resting.</span>")
 		StartResting()
 	else if(resting)