diff --git a/matrix.go b/matrix.go
index 5b71911..6664ae5 100644
--- a/matrix.go
+++ b/matrix.go
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ func initMatrix() {
 	})
 
 	go func () {
-		for range time.Tick(time.Second * 3) {
+		for range time.Tick(time.Second * 6) {
 			log.Printf("Scanning for queued messages...")
 			for _, msg := range MatrixOut {
 				_, err := client.SendMessageEvent(context.Background(), id.RoomID(configuration.matrix.room_id), event.EventMessage, format.RenderMarkdown(msg.text, true, false))