diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/flash.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/flash.dm
index e2430bb5d9..2901e4c2c9 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/flash.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/flash.dm
@@ -80,7 +80,7 @@
 					flash_strength *= H.species.flash_mod
 
 					if(flash_strength > 0)
-						H.confused = max(H.confused, flash_strength)
+						H.confused = max(H.confused, flash_strength + 5)
 						H.eye_blind = max(H.eye_blind, flash_strength)
 						H.eye_blurry = max(H.eye_blurry, flash_strength + 5)
 						H.flash_eyes()