diff --git a/src/backend/matrix_client.py b/src/backend/matrix_client.py
index a879f52c..abd10b78 100644
--- a/src/backend/matrix_client.py
+++ b/src/backend/matrix_client.py
@@ -333,6 +333,7 @@ class MatrixClient(nio.AsyncClient):
             try:
                 self.sync_task = asyncio.ensure_future(self.sync_forever(
                     timeout           = 10_000,
+                    loop_sleep_time   = 1000,
                     sync_filter       = self.lazy_load_filter,
                     first_sync_filter = filter1,
                 ))