diff --git a/doc/fixes36.2 b/doc/fixes36.2
index 443dfec50..24ed7f624 100644
--- a/doc/fixes36.2
+++ b/doc/fixes36.2
@@ -128,6 +128,8 @@ cancelled shapeshifter hit by polymorph magic will become uncancelled
 polymorph zap which creates a new long worm (or retains an old one via wizard
 	mode monpolycontrol) can hit that worm multiple times (tail segments)
 wishing for "orange" could yield orange or orange colored gem/potion/spellbook
+a sleeping or paralyzed mon would be frightened by its reflection when 
+	applying a mirror
 
 
 Fixes to Post-3.6.1 Problems that Were Exposed Via git Repository
diff --git a/src/apply.c b/src/apply.c
index 07269a358..61a9db19d 100644
--- a/src/apply.c
+++ b/src/apply.c
@@ -956,9 +956,20 @@ struct obj *obj;
             (void) rloc(mtmp, TRUE);
     } else if (!is_unicorn(mtmp->data) && !humanoid(mtmp->data)
                && (!mtmp->minvis || perceives(mtmp->data)) && rn2(5)) {
-        if (vis)
-            pline("%s is frightened by its reflection.", Monnam(mtmp));
-        monflee(mtmp, d(2, 4), FALSE, FALSE);
+        boolean do_react = TRUE;
+
+        if (mtmp->mfrozen) {
+            if (vis)
+                You("discern no obvious reaction from %s.", mon_nam(mtmp));
+            else
+                You_feel("a bit silly gesturing the mirror in that direction.");
+            do_react = FALSE;
+        }
+        if (do_react) {
+            if (vis)
+                pline("%s is frightened by its reflection.", Monnam(mtmp));
+            monflee(mtmp, d(2, 4), FALSE, FALSE);
+        }
     } else if (!Blind) {
         if (mtmp->minvis && !See_invisible)
             ;