diff --git a/code/modules/mob/mob.dm b/code/modules/mob/mob.dm
index c9921745177d..f21329e31230 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/mob.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/mob.dm
@@ -609,14 +609,15 @@ note dizziness decrements automatically in the mob's Life() proc.
 	is_dizzy = 1
 	while(dizziness > 100)
 		if(client)
+			if(buckled || resting)
+			client.pixel_x = 0
+			client.pixel_y = 0
+		else
 			var/amplitude = dizziness*(sin(dizziness * 0.044 * world.time) + 1) / 70
 			client.pixel_x = amplitude * sin(0.008 * dizziness * world.time)
 			client.pixel_y = amplitude * cos(0.008 * dizziness * world.time)
-			if(!buckled && !resting && prob(1))
+			if(prob(1))
 				to_chat(src, "The dizziness is becoming unbearable! It should pass faster if you lie down.")
-		if(buckled || resting)
-			client.pixel_x = 0
-			client.pixel_y = 0
 		sleep(1)
 	//endwhile - reset the pixel offsets to zero
 	is_dizzy = 0