diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm
index 18c0c9ca4b..a23fa66144 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@
 	else if(eye_blurry)			//blurry eyes heal slowly
 		adjust_blurriness(-1)
 
-	if (getBrainLoss() >= 60 && stat != DEAD)
+	if (getBrainLoss() >= 60 && stat == CONSCIOUS)
 		if(prob(3))
 			if(prob(25))
 				emote("drool")