diff --git a/app/src/main/java/chat/revolt/screens/chat/views/channel/ChannelScreenViewModel.kt b/app/src/main/java/chat/revolt/screens/chat/views/channel/ChannelScreenViewModel.kt
index 0be891f5..c4970a1e 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/chat/revolt/screens/chat/views/channel/ChannelScreenViewModel.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/chat/revolt/screens/chat/views/channel/ChannelScreenViewModel.kt
@@ -177,6 +177,7 @@ class ChannelScreenViewModel : ViewModel() {
             return
         }
 
+        if (isSendingMessage) return
         isSendingMessage = true
 
         viewModelScope.launch {