diff --git a/MWSE/mods/celediel/ASinkingFeeling/main.lua b/MWSE/mods/celediel/ASinkingFeeling/main.lua
index 5f1995e..3a3f5d8 100644
--- a/MWSE/mods/celediel/ASinkingFeeling/main.lua
+++ b/MWSE/mods/celediel/ASinkingFeeling/main.lua
@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ local function sinkInWater(e)
     end
 
     -- finally add down-pull from configured formula to tes3.mobilePlayer.velocity.z to simulate being pulled down
-    mobile.velocity.z = -downPull
+    if downPull ~= 0 then mobile.velocity.z = -downPull end
 end
 
 local function onInitialized()