diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/station/protean_vr/protean_blob.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/station/protean_vr/protean_blob.dm
index 669b71bc448..d884906ced4 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/station/protean_vr/protean_blob.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/station/protean_vr/protean_blob.dm
@@ -337,6 +337,9 @@
 			healing = null
 
 /mob/living/simple_mob/protean_blob/lay_down()
+	if(hiding)
+		to_chat(src, span_warning("You can't rest while hiding."))
+		return
 	var/obj/item/rig/rig = src.get_rig()
 	if(rig)
 		rig.force_rest(src)
@@ -348,6 +351,10 @@
 	set desc = "Disperses your mass into a thin veil, making a trap to snatch prey with, or simply hide."
 	set category = "Abilities.Protean"
 
+	if(resting)
+		to_chat(src, span_warning("You can't hide while resting."))
+		return
+
 	if(!hiding)
 		cut_overlays()
 		icon = 'icons/mob/species/protean/protean.dmi'