diff --git a/.i3/lemonbar/i3_lemonbar_launcher.py b/.i3/lemonbar/i3_lemonbar_launcher.py
index faac51f..8300413 100755
--- a/.i3/lemonbar/i3_lemonbar_launcher.py
+++ b/.i3/lemonbar/i3_lemonbar_launcher.py
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ def clean_up():
     nice_delete(config.fifo_file_status)
     nice_term(p_conky_slow)
     modules.stop_all()
-    sys.exit(0)
+    os._exit(0)
 
 def keep_fifo_open():
     with open(config.fifo_file_status, 'w', buffering=1) as fifo_write: