diff --git a/code/datums/martial/cqc.dm b/code/datums/martial/cqc.dm
index 5b401b4b6b..4277cb1316 100644
--- a/code/datums/martial/cqc.dm
+++ b/code/datums/martial/cqc.dm
@@ -196,7 +196,8 @@
 		log_combat(A, D, "knocked out (Chokehold)(CQC)")
 		D.visible_message("<span class='danger'>[A] puts [D] into a chokehold!</span>", \
 							"<span class='userdanger'>[A] puts you into a chokehold!</span>")
-		D.SetSleeping(400)
+		if(D.silent <= 10)
+			D.silent = clamp(D.silent + 10, 0, 10)
 		restraining = FALSE
 		if(A.grab_state < GRAB_NECK)
 			A.setGrabState(GRAB_NECK)
@@ -213,7 +214,7 @@
 
 	to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>Slam</span>: Grab Harm. Slam opponent into the ground, knocking them down.")
 	to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>CQC Kick</span>: Harm Harm. Knocks opponent away. Knocks out stunned or knocked down opponents.")
-	to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>Restrain</span>: Grab Grab. Locks opponents into a restraining position, disarm to knock them out with a chokehold.")
+	to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>Restrain</span>: Grab Grab. Locks opponents into a restraining position, disarm to mute them with a chokehold.")
 	to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>Pressure</span>: Disarm Grab. Decent stamina damage.")
 	to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>Consecutive CQC</span>: Disarm Disarm Harm. Mainly offensive move, huge damage and decent stamina damage.")