diff --git a/Source/controls/plrctrls.cpp b/Source/controls/plrctrls.cpp
index 7e4ecdb42..147210b0e 100644
--- a/Source/controls/plrctrls.cpp
+++ b/Source/controls/plrctrls.cpp
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ bool InGameMenu()
 	    || qtextflag
 	    || gmenu_is_active()
 	    || PauseMode == 2
-	    || MyPlayer->_pInvincible;
+	    || (MyPlayer->_pInvincible && MyPlayer->_pHitPoints == 0);
 }
 
 namespace {