diff --git a/scripts/content.js b/scripts/content.js
index 8ebf9e0..6e3f548 100644
--- a/scripts/content.js
+++ b/scripts/content.js
@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@ let config = {
 };
 let isRunning = false;
 let msg = "";
+let isFoundAppointment = false;
 
 async function delay(ms) {
     return new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, ms));
@@ -328,6 +329,16 @@ async function runner() {
         return;
     }
 
+    if (isFoundAppointment) {
+        // don't do anything if appointment is found and manual booking is required
+        if (isAppointmentPage()) {
+            isRunning = false;
+            return;
+        // we're not on an appointment page, so seems like we're done, and we can check dates again
+        } else {
+            isFoundAppointment = false;
+        }
+
     if (isNotEnglishPage()) {
         await switchToEnglishPage();
     }
@@ -562,9 +573,10 @@ async function runner() {
 
             msg = `Found better appointment in ${consulate} at ${chosenDate} ${chosenTime}`;
             console.log(msg);
+            await sendNotification(msg);
 
             if (!config.consulates[consulate].autobook) {
-                await sendNotification(msg);
+                isFoundAppointment = true;
             } else {
                 await delay(PAGE_WAIT_TIME);
                 msg = `Auto booking in ${consulate} at ${chosenDate} ${chosenTime}`;