diff --git a/ankiqt/ui/main.py b/ankiqt/ui/main.py
index 3c7fed3fd..206467351 100644
--- a/ankiqt/ui/main.py
+++ b/ankiqt/ui/main.py
@@ -1001,13 +1001,15 @@ To upgrade an old deck, download Anki 0.9.8.7."""))
         self.updateStudyStats()
 
     def updateStudyStats(self):
+        wasReached = self.deck.sessionLimitReached()
         initial = self.deck.sessionStartTime == 0
+        self.deck.sessionStartTime = 0
         sessionColour = '<font color=#0000ff>%s</font>'
         cardColour = '<font color=#0000ff>%s</font>'
         if initial:
             # deck just opened, or screen triggered manually
             top = _("<h1>Welcome Back!</h1>")
-        elif not self.deck.sessionLimitReached():
+        elif not wasReached:
             top = _("<h1>Study Options</h1>")
         else:
             top = _("<h1>Well done!</h1>")