diff --git a/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/character.cpp b/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/character.cpp
index 0b1c96186c..24f004588d 100644
--- a/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/character.cpp
+++ b/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/character.cpp
@@ -1805,7 +1805,7 @@ void CharacterController::update(float duration)
                                          : (sneak ? CharState_SneakBack
                                                   : (isrunning ? CharState_RunBack : CharState_WalkBack)));
             }
-            else if(rot.z() != 0.0f && !inwater && !sneak && !MWBase::Environment::get().getWorld()->isFirstPerson())
+            else if(rot.z() != 0.0f && !inwater && !sneak && !(mPtr == getPlayer() && MWBase::Environment::get().getWorld()->isFirstPerson()))
             {
                 if(rot.z() > 0.0f)
                     movestate = CharState_TurnRight;