diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm
index a2f11c94ee4..56c54d1fdbb 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@
 		handle_shock()
 
 		handle_pain()
-		
+
 		handle_allergens()
 
 		handle_medical_side_effects()
@@ -1621,32 +1621,39 @@
 		return 0
 
 	if(shock_stage == 10)
-		custom_pain("[pick("It hurts so much", "You really need some painkillers", "Dear god, the pain")]!", 40)
+		if(traumatic_shock >= 80)
+			custom_pain("[pick("It hurts so much", "You really need some painkillers", "Dear god, the pain")]!", 40)
 
 	if(shock_stage >= 30)
 		if(shock_stage == 30 && !isbelly(loc)) //VOREStation Edit
 			custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "is having trouble keeping their eyes open.")
 		eye_blurry = max(2, eye_blurry)
-		stuttering = max(stuttering, 5)
+		if(traumatic_shock >= 80)
+			stuttering = max(stuttering, 5)
+
 
 	if(shock_stage == 40)
-		to_chat(src, "<span class='danger'>[pick("The pain is excruciating", "Please&#44; just end the pain", "Your whole body is going numb")]!</span>")
+		if(traumatic_shock >= 80)
+			to_chat(src, "<span class='danger'>[pick("The pain is excruciating", "Please&#44; just end the pain", "Your whole body is going numb")]!</span>")
 
 	if (shock_stage >= 60)
 		if(shock_stage == 60 && !isbelly(loc)) //VOREStation Edit
 			custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "'s body becomes limp.")
 		if (prob(2))
-			to_chat(src, "<span class='danger'>[pick("The pain is excruciating", "Please&#44; just end the pain", "Your whole body is going numb")]!</span>")
+			if(traumatic_shock >= 80)
+				to_chat(src, "<span class='danger'>[pick("The pain is excruciating", "Please&#44; just end the pain", "Your whole body is going numb")]!</span>")
 			Weaken(20)
 
 	if(shock_stage >= 80)
 		if (prob(5))
-			to_chat(src, "<span class='danger'>[pick("The pain is excruciating", "Please&#44; just end the pain", "Your whole body is going numb")]!</span>")
+			if(traumatic_shock >= 80)
+				to_chat(src, "<span class='danger'>[pick("The pain is excruciating", "Please&#44; just end the pain", "Your whole body is going numb")]!</span>")
 			Weaken(20)
 
 	if(shock_stage >= 120)
 		if (prob(2))
-			to_chat(src, "<span class='danger'>[pick("You black out", "You feel like you could die any moment now", "You are about to lose consciousness")]!</span>")
+			if(traumatic_shock >= 80)
+				to_chat(src, "<span class='danger'>[pick("You black out", "You feel like you could die any moment now", "You are about to lose consciousness")]!</span>")
 			Paralyse(5)
 
 	if(shock_stage == 150)