diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/mobs.dm b/code/__DEFINES/mobs.dm
index 38eb3cc533..bcd00e174c 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/mobs.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/mobs.dm
@@ -290,7 +290,7 @@
 
 #define PULL_PRONE_SLOWDOWN 0.6
 
-#define TYPING_INDICATOR_TIMEOUT 10 SECONDS
+#define TYPING_INDICATOR_TIMEOUT 5 MINUTES
 
 #define FIREMAN_CARRY_SLOWDOWN 0
 #define PIGGYBACK_CARRY_SLOWDOWN 1